Arsan, Andrew
Lebanon: A Country in Fragments
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787383654
- author:
- Arsan, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 520
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Political Process,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lebanon A Country in Fragments by Andrew Arsan offers a comprehensive view of Lebanon's complex politics and everyday life in the 21st century. The country has faced numerous challenges, including assassination, war, and refugee crises, which have had a profound impact on its inhabitants. Arsan moves between different aspects of Lebanese society, from high-level politics to public protests and everyday struggles with basic necessities like electricity and waste collection. He argues that Lebanon's predicament is not unique, but rather reflects broader trends in the world, including neoliberal economics, populist fervor, and rising xenophobia. By examining Lebanon through this lens, Arsan provides a nuanced understanding of the country's situation and its relevance to our times.
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