The Syrian Uprising: Domestic Origins and Early Trajectory (Routledge/ St. Andrews Syrian Studies Series)

Most observers did not expect the Arab spring to spread to Syria, for a number of seemingly good reasons. Yet, with amazing rapidity, massive and unprecedented anti-regime mobilization took place, which put the regime very much on the defensive; what began as the Syrian Uprising in March 2011 has evolved into one of the world’s most damaging and protracted conflicts. Despite over six years having passed since the inception of the Syrian Uprising, this phenomenon remains difficult to fully grasp, both in terms of underlying forces and long-term implications. This book presents a snapshot of how the Uprising developed in roughly the first two to three years (2011–2013) and addresses key questions regarding the domestic origins of the Uprising and its early trajectory. Firstly, what were the causes of the conflict, both in terms of structure (contradictions and crisis within the pre-Uprising order) and agency (choices of the actors)? Why did the Uprising not lead to democratization and instead descend into violent civil war with a sectarian dimension? With all 19 chapters addressing an aspect of the Uprising, the book focuses on internal dynamics, whilst a subsequent volume will look at the international dimension of the Uprising. Taking an innovative and interdisciplinary approach that seeks to capture the full complexity of the phenomenon, this book contributes significantly to our understanding of the Syrian conflict, and will therefore be a valuable resource for anyone studying Middle Eastern Politics.

The Syrian Uprising (Routledge/ St. Andrews Syrian Studies Series)

Imady, Omar

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Routledge

A biography of the Dr. Muammad Imady, one of the longest-serving government employee of modern Syria through it's turbulent history.\nThe Syrian Arab Republic has rarely been out of the headlines following the rise to power of Hafiz al-Asad in 1970 and Bashar al-Asad in 2000 and has been at the heart of the popular protests which have come to be known as the Arab Spring. This is a political biography of the author's father, Dr Muhammad Imady, the longest-serving minister of economy in modern Syria, and holder of several senior government posts. Dr Imady served at the center of government, personally and professionally, during Hafiz al-Asad’s presidency, and was an intimate and objective observer of all aspects of Syria's turbulent history. Omar Imady follows his father’s story from his beginnings to the present day, charting out the seemingly never-ending civil conflict, human suffering, and international interventions that plague the country’s past and present. This is an inside story based on rare sources and experiences from both father and son. It illustrates the original and unique contribution of Muhammad Imady as a 'Damascene Reformer', a rare individual who pursued the seemingly impossible task of implementing positive change while serving a regime that demanded obedience and loyalty in response to actions often at odds with Muhammad Imady’s own liberal democratic political ideas. At its heart, this book examines the timeless challenge of maintaining one’s own integrity and principles in the face of a power system which seems bent on promoting the opposite.

An Inside Story of Modern Syria: The Unauthorised Biography of a Damascene Reformer

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Pen and Sword History

This fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Syria covers the recent events in Syria as well as the history that led up to these events. The cross-referenced dictionary section has over 500 entries on significant persons, places and events, political parties and institutions, literature, music and the arts.

Historical Dictionary of Syria (Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East)

History

Lesch, David W.

Commins, David

Asia

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

The most important contribution of this book is perhaps in the light it sheds on the institutional roots of organizations that sanction the use of indiscriminate violence to advance political objectives.

The Rise and Fall of Muslim Civil Society

Middle East

MSI Press

This book contains 29 stories originally articulated in Arabic by Bashir Al-Bani, Orator of the Grand Mosque of Damascus and one of the masters of the Sufi Naqishbandi Order. They have been compiled, rendered in English, and introduced by Dr. Omar Imady, professor of humanities and political science. The stories are often comic but often deep in implication. While one story may address the motives underlying human interaction, another story may address how hidden principles guide the way in which our lives unfold. A delicate concern for the value, indeed the sacredness, of human value permeates all the stories. This concern is explicated through metaphors, the purest vocabulary of Islamic humanism.

When You're Shoved from the Right, Look to Your Left: Metaphors of Islamic Humanism

Religion & Spirituality

Islam

A Book of the Year Award (BOTYA) finalist in 2012, The Gospel of Damascus is an eschatological novel that weaves Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions to tell the story of eight angels who identify and prepare Yune Bukhari, a Damascene man born to a Christian mother and Muslim father, to be one of the successors to the Disciples of Christ. The preparation process is complex and entails spiritual and sensual experiences which Yune must successfully undergo. Guiding the preparation process are golden scrolls which can only be opened at very specific dates. The story appears to culminate on Christmas Eve 1999 when Yune, along with his co-disciples, believe Christ will return. Yune is shattered when Christ fails to descend on the White Tower east of Damascus. But thirty-three years later, the preparation of Yune is over and he is finally permitted to witness the event he had anticipated for so long. "Recommended" by US Review of books and featured as a "reviewer's choice" by MidWest Book Review.

The Gospel of Damascus

Literature & Fiction

Literary

El Evangelio de Damasco, finalista del premio Libro del AÑo (BOTYA, por sus siglas en inglÉs) de 2012, es una novela en la que se entretejen las tradiciones judÍa, cristiana e islÁmica para narrar una historia de descubrimiento espiritual. Un hombre de Damasco de madre cristiana y padre musulmÁn es elegido como uno de los sucesores de los discÍpulos de Cristo en la tierra, un complejo proceso lleno de experiencias espirituales y sensuales guiado por mensajes escritos en pergaminos dorados que solamente los Ángeles pueden abrir en fechas especÍficas. Libro "Recomendado" por US Review of Books y clasificado como "preferido por los crÍticos" por MidWest Book Review.

El Evangelio de Damasco: Spanish version of The Gospel of Damascus (Spanish Edition)

Villa Magna, LLC

Finaliste du concours Book of the Year Award (BOTYA) en 2012, L'Evangile de Damas est un roman eschatologique qui allie les traditions du judaÏsme, du christianisme et de l'islam pour raconter une histoire de dÉcouverte spirituelle. Un homme damascÈne nÉ d'une mÈre chrÉtienne et d'un pÈre musulman est choisi comme l'un des successeurs des ApÔtres du Christ, un processus complexe rempli d'expÉriences spirituelles et sensuelles, guidÉ par des messages dans des rouleaux dorÉs que seuls les anges peuvent ouvrir À certaines dates. L'Evangile de Damas a ÉtÉ « recommandÉ » par US Review of Books et a reÇu le titre de « reviewer's choice » par MidWest Book Review.

L'Evangile de Damas: French version of The Gospel of Damascus (French Edition)

A Book of the Year Award (BOTYA) finalist in 2012, The Gospel of Damascus is an eschatological novel that weaves Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions to tell a story of spiritual discovery. A Damascene man born to a Christian mother and a Muslim father is chosen as one of the successors to the Disciples of Christ, a complex process full of spiritual and sensual experiences which is guided by messages in golden scrolls that only angels can open on specific dates. "Recommended" by US Review of Books and featured as a "reviewer's choice" by MidWest Book Review.

The Gospel of Damascus: Arabic Version (Arabic Edition)

Product Description When Her Hand Moves is a lyrical symphony of three captivating movements: The Passion of Sidra, The Seduction of Jude and The Rage of Fatima.Literary fiction that combines the sensual and the sacred, the intellectual and the imaginary, the divine and the dangerous. Three stories come together with the light touch of magical realism, to examine, interrogate, and challenge our understanding of universal truths and spirituality.An English nurse becomes possessed with unraveling the mystery behind the disappearance of a Syrian woman in the twilight town of King's Lynn, stumbling along the way upon a history and present replete with magic and mysticism.A Syrian professor escapes Damascus only to find himself in another surreal and dangerous setting, uncovering a conspiracy that places his life in even greater peril.An Oxford scholar and an eccentric Syrian journalist embark on an adventure through Portugal and Spain, seeking to decipher an ancient manuscript and uncover a religious conspiracy with explosive personal and universal implications. Review "Imady pairs the best of literary fiction - wry absurdity, witty interpretations of religion, and unabashed lyricism - with adrenaline-rich chase scenes, surreal sexual encounters, and moments of magical realism..." Publisher's Weekly/Book Life Review"I am speechless. I am never one to be interested in literary fiction. This is my first and when I tell you IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT, I MEAN IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! The writing details, visualizations, emotion...the story grips you and spits you out. It tugs on everything strong of emotion! The way the three parts unite is so beautiful and how every little detail is portrayed without it being boring! I am in love." Simpingfor_fiction_jayne Bookstagrammer"Omar Imady is one of the most important writers to come out of Syria." Mary S. Lovell, New York Times best-selling biographer."Provocatively controversial, inspiring, thought provoking and deeply spiritual. Imady poses questions that we have stopped asking ourselves. I don't know another male author who can represent a woman's voice with such authenticity." Rime Allaf, Syrian writer"Three suspense-filled novellas replete with adrenaline-rich chase scenes, surreal sexual encounters, and moments of magical realism. These are so well written, completely gripping so make sure you set aside many hours so that you can greedily devour them one swoop. Michelle Coates (Reviewer/Netgalley) About the Author Omar Imady was born in Damascus, Syria. He is an author, poet, and historian. His first novel, The Gospel of Damascus, was a Book of the Year Award finalist in 2012, and has been translated into French, Spanish, and Arabic. He has also authored and co-authored many books and articles on Syria and Sufism. He currently lives in the United Kingdom, between Scotland and Essex.

When Her Hand Moves

Villa Magna Publishing

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