Historical Dictionary of SyriaScarecrow Press, 2004 - 340 sider This Second Edition gives the reader easy access to the history and contemporary situation of one of the world's ancient civilizations. The heart of the work is more than 350 entries on the most influential political figures and events, religious groups and movements, economic sectors, social institutions, and cultural facets. The second edition includes nearly 100 entirely new entries and updates on 43 entries from the first edition. An important difference between the two editions is the inclusion of many more entries on social institutions, such as the family and coffeehouses, cultural aspects, such as art, architecture, cinema, literature, music, and theater, and economic facets, such as inflation, corruption, the public sector, and efforts at reform. There is also expanded coverage on Syria's political dynamics, with entries on human rights, civil society, and security forces. The only specific reference work in English, this new edition addresses profound changes in Syria's domestic and regional circumstances. The domestic political scene witnessed a major transition with the passing of Syria's ruler for 30 years, Hafiz al-Asad, and the unexpectedly smooth succession of his son Bashar as new president in 2000. The regional situation has changed even more since the first edition came out in 1996. Peace talks with Israel collapsed in 2000 and three years later the United States invaded Iraq, beginning an occupation of Syria's neighbor for an indeterminate period, with incalculable consequences. In addition to the A to Z dictionary, the second edition contains a chronology that presents fairly general information on early centuries and becomes quite detailed for the most recent years. The bibliography also reflects significant changes in research on Syria. Not only does the bibliographical essay highlight important new monographs, it introduces the reader to credible Internet resources for guides to travel and popular culture as well as news and statistical data at major international organizations' |
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activities agricultural al-Asad Alawi Aleppo American Arab armed army Asad attacks authority Ba`th Party Bashar became Bloc Brothers called central century Christians civil constitution continued coup created Damascus developed domination Druze dynasty early economic efforts Egypt elections Empire established February forces foreign formed France French Mandate gained governor groups Hafiz Hama Homs independence Iraq Islamic Israel Israeli Jabal Jabal Druze Jordan July June Kurds land late later leaders Lebanese Lebanon major Mamluk March Middle East military movement Muslim nationalist northern November October officers organization Ottoman Palestine Palestinian peace percent period political population position President Press prime minister reform regime region relations religious Republic revolt River rule rulers schools sector social society Soviet Studies Sultan Sunni Syria talks town trade treaty Turkey Union United University World
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