| ID | 132979 |
| Title Proper | Islamism and authoritarianism |
| Other Title Information | works published on the cusp of the Arab uprisings |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Browers, Michaelle |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Based on the texts of the five works under review here and what we know about the pace of academic publishing, it is clear that the bulk of the analysis provided in each was written prior to the waves of demonstrations and protests that swept the Arab region beginning in December 2010. One can only imagine how many scholars of Arab politics with books in process were faced with the dilemma of whether a chance to revisit the text was worth delaying publication or mourning the passing of the opportunity to make that decision. The authors of three of the works under review were able to incorporate some analysis of events that were only unfolding as the texts went to press, in prefaces, introductions, conclusions, and codas. The two authors who did not have or take the opportunity to reference the uprisings are no poorer as a result. For the most part, each of these books contributes something important to our understanding of the recent political upheavals and changes that continue to unfold. |
| `In' analytical Note | Perspectives on Politics Vol.12, No.2; Jun.2014: p.444-448 |
| Journal Source | Perspectives on Politics Vol.12, No.2; Jun.2014: p.444-448 |
| Key Words | Arab World ; Arab Spring ; Arab Uprising ; Authoritarianism ; Islamic Identity ; Islamism ; Political Upheavals ; Arab Politics |