Classless politics: Islamist movements, the left, and authoritarian legacies in Egypt
"Why do some autocrats allow Islamist movements political space while others exclude them from state-managed political contestation, and what impact does the participation of Islamist movements in politics have on existing opposition to economic liberalization? Employing cross-historical analys...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Columbia University Press
[2022]
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Series/Journal: | Columbia studies in Middle East politics
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| Further subjects: | B
Egypt
Politics and governmetn 21st century
B Egypt Social policy B Opposition B Egypt B Political Participation (Egypt) B Egypt Politics and government 20th century B Islam and politics B Internal policy B Cooptation B Identity Politics (Egypt) B Islam and politics (Egypt) B Right and left (Political science) (Egypt) B Muslimbruderschaft B Neo-liberalism B The Left B National consciousness B Religious movement |
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| Summary: | "Why do some autocrats allow Islamist movements political space while others exclude them from state-managed political contestation, and what impact does the participation of Islamist movements in politics have on existing opposition to economic liberalization? Employing cross-historical analysis, this book argues that the story of Islamist incorporation is intimately linked to the state's struggle to move beyond the redistributive social pact that emerged under President Gamal Abdel-Nasser. Specifically, political leaders have opened space toward Islamist movements in an attempt to contain opposition to de-Nasserization policies, which limited state sponsored redistributive schemes and welfare programs. The political ascendancy of Islamist movements has weakened opposition to economic liberalization schemes by activating and deepening identity-based divides among proponents of redistribution, particularly the leftist opposition. More broadly, the emergence of Islamists as dominant political actors has crowded out conflicts over redistribution of wealth in national politics in favor of culture wars and battles over the religious identity of the state. This book contributes to our understanding of the role of identity politics and culture wars in advancing economic liberalization"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0231203241 |