Format:
1 online resource (217 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780203848975
Series Statement:
Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics Ser.
Content:
Democratization and the process of political reform is a critical issue in the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. This book looks at the situation in Morocco and examines the role of the monarchy and the relative strengths and weaknesses of the Islamic and secular/liberal groupings campaigning to shape the local politics and society. Politics in Morocco moves beyond the theoretical framework of the transition paradigm to give a thorough analysis of the dynamics of monarchical authoritarian rule and its implications. The author explores the formal and informal working mechanisms of authoritarian rule, the roles and functions of secular opposition forces, and the dynamics of political inclusion of Islamists in the structures of formal contestation. In doing so, he sheds fresh light on how authoritarian rule under King Mohamed VI is maintained and legitimised by a wide array of formal and informal political and social networks. This in-depth investigation of political participation in Morocco offers a new perspective on the issue of democracy and monarchical rule in the Middle East. As such, it will be of great interest to students and scholars of Middle Eastern and North African politics, democratization studies and political Islam.
Content:
Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1 The Mohamedian years -- 2 The monarchy's arsenal of powers -- 3 Politics without positions: Absenteeism, party switching and corruption in the Moroccan parliament -- 4 The decrepitude of secular parties: The case of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces -- 5 Islamists and realpolitik -- 6 Radical Islamism: A form of contestation politics -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
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Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Acronyms and abbreviations; Introduction; 1 The Mohamedian years; 2 The monarchy's arsenal of powers; 3 Politics without positions: Absenteeism, party switching and corruption in the Moroccan parliament; 4 The decrepitude of secular parties: The case of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces; 5 Islamists and realpolitik; 6 Radical Islamism: A form of contestation politics; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415492744
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780415492744
Language:
English
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=557268
