Arab youth : social mobilization in times of risk / edited by Samir Khalaf and Roseanne Saad Khalaf

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Saqi Books, 2011Description: 415 pISBN:

9780863564574

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LOC classification:

JC 573.2 A658 2011

Contents:

pt. 1. Youth as social category -- pt. 2. Negotiating identity in times of risk -- pt. 3. Representation and self-preception -- pt. 4. Militancy and street violence -- pt. 5. Voluntarism and civil society -- pt. 6. Popular culture and music.

Summary: In 2011, Arab youth took to the streets in their thousands to demand their freedom. Although it is too early to speculate on the ultimate outcome of the uprisings, one auspicious feature stands out: they reveal the genesis of a new generation sparked by the desire for civil liberties, advocacy for human rights, and participatory democracy. This unique volume explores some of the antecedents of the upheavals and anticipates alternative venues of resistance that marginalized youth -from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Iran- can mobilize to realize their emancipatory expectations. Themes covered include the forging of meaningful collective identities in times of risk and uncertainty; youth militancy, neighborhood violence and youth gangs; the surge of youthful activism; and youth's expressive outlets through popular arts and street music. -- Cover

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Vol info	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Ciencias Sociales	Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso)	JC 573.2 A658 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	1	Available		00000107937

Includes bibliographical references (p. 391-407) and index.

In 2011, Arab youth took to the streets in their thousands to demand their freedom. Although it is too early to speculate on the ultimate outcome of the uprisings, one auspicious feature stands out: they reveal the genesis of a new generation sparked by the desire for civil liberties, advocacy for human rights, and participatory democracy. This unique volume explores some of the antecedents of the upheavals and anticipates alternative venues of resistance that marginalized youth -from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Iran- can mobilize to realize their emancipatory expectations. Themes covered include the forging of meaningful collective identities in times of risk and uncertainty; youth militancy, neighborhood violence and youth gangs; the surge of youthful activism; and youth's expressive outlets through popular arts and street music. -- Cover

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