This book examines the communist movement in the Arab world from the time of the Russian revolution until after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It traces the interaction of the world communist movement, under the aegis of the Communist International (Komintern) in Moscow, which was characterised by an uncritical acceptance of Marxism-Leninism, and local communists, who moved from initial dependence on Moscow to a position more adapted to local circumstances and sensitivities, which could be characterised as a distinctive 'Arab communism'. It goes on to trace the impact of 'Arab communism' on a range of issues in the region, including national liberation and social and economic transformation, arguing that the role of Arab communist parties was highly significant, and disproportionate to the relatively small numbers of communists in the countries concerned.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415348515
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96081040
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Political Science
Author
Tareq Y. Ismael
Publication Name
The Communist Movement in the Arab World
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Education
Publication Year
2004
Type
Study Guide
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
476g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Tareq Y. Ismael
Series Title
Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series