Using countries such as Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, and Sudan as case studies, this book studies the causes, effects, and evolution of military coups in Africa in order to show that eliminating military coups will require identifying and addressing the root causes of the coup in each affected state.
The Atlas of the Irish Revolution is a definitive resource that brings to life this pivotal moment in Irish history and nation-building. Published to coincide with the centenary of the Easter Rising, this comprehensive and visually compelling volume brings together all of the current research on the revolutionary period, with contributions from ......
Challenge and Change in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring
According to renowned Marxist economist Samir Amin, the recent Arab Spring uprisings comprise an integral part of a massive "second awakening" of the Global South. From the self-immolation in December 2010 of a Tunisian street vendor, to the consequent outcries in Cairo's Tahrir Square against poverty and corruption
Challenge and Change in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring
According to renowned Marxist economist Samir Amin, the recent Arab Spring uprisings comprise an integral part of a massive "second awakening" of the Global South. From the self-immolation in December 2010 of a Tunisian street vendor, to the consequent outcries in Cairo's Tahrir Square
In this volume, Lewis V. Baldwin reveals what Martin Luther King, Jr. was really like, focusing on the man himself rather than the "great public figure." Adding biographical background, Baldwin treats King in terms of his fundamental and vivid humanness, giving attention to the personal qualities that endeared him to the many ordinary people.
This two-volume set explores in-depth the economic origins and repercussions of the Arab Spring revolts.Volume 1 of "The Arab Spring Five Years Later" is based on extensive research conducted by scholars from a variety of backgrounds, including many associated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The original research papers are ......
Provides a thorough assessment of the Arab Spring, beginning with political developments since the revolutions and changes in the legal and institutional frameworks that affect economies. Ghanem argues that Arab countries need to adopt new economic policies and programmes that enhance inclusiveness, expand the middle class, and foster growth in ......
Volume 1 of The Arab Spring Five Years Later is based on extensive research conducted by scholars from a variety of backgrounds, including many associated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Now the original research papers are gathered in volume 2 and are available for readers who wish to go even further in understanding the economic
Celia Sanchez is the missing actor of the Cuban Revolution. Although not as well known in the English-speaking world as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, Sanchez played a pivotal role in launching the revolution and administering the revolutionary state. She joined the clandestine 26th of July Movement and went on to choose the landing site of the ......
