Routledge Handbook on Contemporary Egypt - 9780367179014

Taylor & Francis

Routledge Handbook on Contemporary EgyptAuthor(s): Robert Springborg, Amr Adly, Anthony Gorman, Tamir Moustafa, Aisha Saad, Naomi Sakr, Sarah Smierciak\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367179014, 978-0367179014\nSynopsis\nInvestigating key features of contemporary Egypt, this volume includes Egypts modern history, politics, economics, the legal system, environment, and its media and modes of cultural expression. It examines Egypts capacities to meet developmental challenges, ranging from responding to globalization and regional competition to generating sufficient economic growth and political inclusion to accommodate the interests and demands of a rapidly growing population. \n\nThe macrohistory of Egypt is complemented by the microhistories of specific institutions and processes that constitute separate sections in this handbook. The chapters revolve around political economy: it is shaped by the people and thei.