| ID | 086719 |
| Title Proper | Building coptic civil society |
| Other Title Information | christian groups and the state in Mubarak's Egypt |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rowe, Paul |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Mubarak's Egypt is a relatively liberal regime which nonetheless retains relatively tight controls on civil society activity so as to pre-empt political activism, particularly that arising from Islamist or secular rivals to the regime. In spite of the constraints of Egyptian politics and their subordinate status as dhimmis under Islam, Copts have managed to create a wide edifice of civil society in Mubarak's Egypt. The explanations for this reside the internal strength and vibrancy of Coptic institutions themselves and in the non-threatening and moderating influence displayed by Coptic civil society. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 45, No. 1; Jan 2009: p.111 - 126 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 45, No. 1; Jan 2009: p.111 - 126 |
| Key Words | Building Coptic Civil Society ; Civil Society ; Christian Groups ; Mubarak's Egypt ; Egypt ; Egyptian Politics |