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Reconstructing Rural Egypt: Ahmed Hussein and the History of Egyptian Development (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)
Amy Johnson
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Hardcover. The Rural Social Centres of the German-educated Ahmed Hussein were the cornerstones of his project initiatives, encouraging integrated social services through complete community participation. Amy J. Johnson analyses his career and the development of ideas of social reform in Egypt. Series: Contemporary Issues in the Middle East. Num Pages: 280 pages, 36 b&w photographs, index, notes. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JJ; GTF; HBJH; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Amy J. Johnson's book provides the rich and untold story of the architect behind Egypt's inspired and highly successful social reform policies. The Rural Social Centers of the German-educated Ahmed Hussein were the cornerstones of his project initiatives, and these centers integrated social services through complete community participation. His programs flourished and were used as models for rural development projects worldwide. After the 1952 revolution, Hussein's influence waned, and he refused to participate in Gamal `Abd el-Nasir's development schemes. `Abd el-Nasr's eventual obliteration of Hussein's reform projects led to Hussein's resignation. Although he never again became involved in public life, ... Read more
Amy J. Johnson's book provides the rich and untold story of the architect behind Egypt's inspired and highly successful social reform policies. The Rural Social Centers of the German-educated Ahmed Hussein were the cornerstones of his project initiatives, and these centers integrated social services through complete community participation. His programs flourished and were used as models for rural development projects worldwide. After the 1952 revolution, Hussein's influence waned, and he refused to participate in Gamal `Abd el-Nasir's development schemes. `Abd el-Nasr's eventual obliteration of Hussein's reform projects led to Hussein's resignation. Although he never again became involved in public life, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Issues in the Middle East
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815630142
SKU
V9780815630142
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