Authoritarian Apprehensions: Ideology, Judgment, and Mourning in Syria, Paperback - Lisa Wedeen

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Treating rhetoric and symbols as central rather than peripheral to politics, Lisa Wedeen's groundbreaking book offers a compelling counterargument ...

The media is full of images and stories about the people of Syria and the suffering they have undergone in recent years. This book looks in detail ...

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Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a...

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An extraordinary true account of the enormous tragedy of the Syrian civil conflict.

Following the Arab Spring, Syria descended into civil and sectarian conflict. It has since become a fractured warzone that operates as a breeding g...

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Publisher: Edinburgh University PressIllustration(s): 6 Illustrations, color; 20 Illustrations, black and whiteNumber of pages: 400Publication date...

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Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary, exciting both revulsion and inspiration. This book examines the reason...