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UNISA996320209103316 |
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Titolo |
The Kefaya movement [[electronic resource] ] : a case study of a grassroots reform initiative / / Nadia Oweidat ... [et al.] |
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Santa Monica, CA, : Rand, National Defense Research Institute, 2008 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-03329-8 |
9786612033292 |
0-8330-4644-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (81 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Opposition (Political science) - Egypt |
Electronic books. |
Egypt Politics and government 1981-2011 |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense." |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-65). |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Preface; Contents; Summary; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER ONE- Introduction; CHAPTER TWO- Kefaya's Origins; The U.S.-Egyptian Relationship; Democratization in Egypt During the 1990's; Emergence of Kefaya; CHAPTER THREE- Kefaya's Successes; Timing and Simplicity of Message; Position to Mobilize and Form Coalitions; Setting an Example of Peaceful Opposition; Successful Exploitation of Information Technology; Kefaya's Internet Strategy; Challenging the Regime; Inspiration for Others: Kefaya's National and International Influence; CHAPTER FOUR- Kefaya's Decline; Intimidation by the State |
Manipulation of "Reform" Laws State-Controlled Media; The Faltering of the Coalition with the Islamists; Problems with the Elite and the Antidemocracy Message; Internal Reasons for Kefaya's Decline; Lessons for a Future Kefaya; CHAPTER FIVE- Conclusions and Implications for U.S. Policy; Perceptions of the United States; Policy Recommendations; Conclusion; References |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This examination of Kefaya's birth, accomplishments, and decline is based on. an analysis of Egyptian scholarship, Arabic-language media reports. (including online and new media), and interviews with Kefaya and Muslim. Brotherhood members and observers. |
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