Lords of the Lebanese Marches - (Society and Culture in the Modern Middle East) by Michael Gilsenan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This book is a study of how feudalism works in a contemporary Arab society, examining the operations of the hierarchy of Lebanese warlords.
- About the Author: Michael Gilsenan is Professor of Anthropology and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures at New York University and is Emeritus Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford.
- 388 Pages
- History, Middle East
- Series Name: Society and Culture in the Modern Middle East
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Book Synopsis
This book is a study of how feudalism works in a contemporary Arab society, examining the operations of the hierarchy of Lebanese warlords. The book shows how the warlords have adapted to changing economic conditions in Lebanon. Whereas power was formerly based on landed estates, it now lies in services and capital. The book examines the nature of the competition between these men, how elections are influenced by patronage and violence.Review Quotes
""This is a monumental book, which tells a subtle and many layered story...it becomes apparent that the story is highly pertinent to the whole region, its societies and cultures...""--Times Literary Supplement ""For too long Islamic studies have existed in an academic ghetto...A more fruitful approach is taken by Michael Gilsenan in...this beautifully written book...""--London Review of Books .".".an exceptionally lively account...""--The Middle East
About the Author
Michael Gilsenan is Professor of Anthropology and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures at New York University and is Emeritus Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.24 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inches (W) x 1.15 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 388
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Middle East
Series Title: Society and Culture in the Modern Middle East
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Gilsenan
Language: English
Street Date: December 31, 1995
TCIN: 1006242317
UPC: 9781850430995
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-1263
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.15 inches length x 6.06 inches width x 9.24 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.61 pounds
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