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Culture and Counterculture in Moroccan Politics
John P. Entelis
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Paperback. Culture and politics in Morocco are an interactive blend of conflict and congruence. This book argues that no single form defines Morocco's national identity and cites four cultural patterns that compete with each other yet share strong ties to an overriding cultural core of "Muslim consensus". Num Pages: 164 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBM; JFC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
Culture and politics in Morocco are an interactive blend of conflict and congruence. John P. Entelis argues that no single form defines Morocco's national identity and identifies four cultural patterns—monarchial, modernist, militarist, and messianic—that compete with each other yet share strong ties to an overriding cultural core of 'Muslim consensus'. This consensus explains much of the country's success in reconciling cultural differences in a relatively nonviolent manner and in creating a pluralistic, open and populist society. Entelis argues that Morocco, at a critical juncture in its postindependence history, may be able to overcome challenges from international pressures and socioeconomic problems ... Read more
Culture and politics in Morocco are an interactive blend of conflict and congruence. John P. Entelis argues that no single form defines Morocco's national identity and identifies four cultural patterns—monarchial, modernist, militarist, and messianic—that compete with each other yet share strong ties to an overriding cultural core of 'Muslim consensus'. This consensus explains much of the country's success in reconciling cultural differences in a relatively nonviolent manner and in creating a pluralistic, open and populist society. Entelis argues that Morocco, at a critical juncture in its postindependence history, may be able to overcome challenges from international pressures and socioeconomic problems ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
Number of Pages
164
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761803928
SKU
V9780761803928
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About John P. Entelis
John P. Entelis is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Middle East Studies Program at Fordham University. His previous books include State and Society in Algeria (Westview), Pluralism and Party Transformation in Lebanon (E.J. Brill) and Islam, Democracy and the State in North Africa (Indiana University Press).
Reviews for Culture and Counterculture in Moroccan Politics
Entelis has done a masterful job of discussing in an organized and intelligent manner the various strands of Morocco's political culture. The book is an excellent supplement to texts on Moroccan politics.
Michael W. Suleiman, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MIDDLE EAST STUDIES This book is a bold and masterful culture-focused analysis of Moroccan politics.
Will D. Swearingen, MESA Bulletin ... Read more
Michael W. Suleiman, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MIDDLE EAST STUDIES This book is a bold and masterful culture-focused analysis of Moroccan politics.
Will D. Swearingen, MESA Bulletin ... Read more