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Ambiguities of Domination: Politics, Rhetoric, and Symbols in Contemporary Syria,Used
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In Syria, the image of President Hafiz alAsad is everywhere. In newspapers, on television, and during orchestrated spectacles Asad is praised as the 'father,' the 'gallant knight,' even the country's 'premier pharmacist.' Yet most Syrians, including those who create the official rhetoric, do not believe its claims. Why would a regime spend scarce resources on a cult whose content is patently spurious?Wedeen concludes that Asad's cult acts as a disciplinary device, generating a politics of public dissimulation in which citizens act as if they revered their leader. By inundating daily life with tired symbolism, the regime exercises a subtle, yet effective form of power. The cult works to enforce obedience, induce complicity, isolate Syrians from one another, and set guidelines for public speech and behavior. Wedeen's ethnographic research demonstrates how Syrians recognize the disciplinary aspects of the cult and seek to undermine them. Provocative and original, Ambiguities of Domination is a significant contribution to comparative politics, political theory, and cultural studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ambiguities of Domination'? A: The main theme of 'Ambiguities of Domination' is the exploration of the political rhetoric and symbolic representation of President Hafiz al-Asad in Syria, examining how it serves as a tool for discipline and control among citizens.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ambiguities of Domination' is Lisa Wedeen, a noted scholar in political theory and cultural studies.
- Q: When was 'Ambiguities of Domination' published? A: 'Ambiguities of Domination' was published on June 15, 1999.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The binding type of 'Ambiguities of Domination' is paperback.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Ambiguities of Domination' contains 251 pages.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Ambiguities of Domination' is a significant contribution to comparative politics, political theory, and cultural studies, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Ambiguities of Domination' is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Rhetoric.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics related to political power, public dissimulation, symbolism, and the social dynamics of obedience and complicity in Syrian society.
- Q: Is there an edition information available for this book? A: Yes, 'Ambiguities of Domination' is listed as the first edition.