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Life as Politics: How Ordinary People Change the Middle East,Used
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In the popular imagination, the Muslim Middle East is frozen in its own traditions and historya land of mosques and minarets, veiled women, despotic regimes, and desert sand. But this assumption fails to recognize that social and political change comes in many guises. In this eyeopening book, Asef Bayat reveals how under the shadow of the authoritarian rule, religious moral authorities, and economic elites, ordinary people can make meaningful change through the practices of everyday life.Though not as visible on the worldstage as a mass protest or a fullscale revolution, millions of people across the Middle East are discovering or creating new social spaces within which to make their claims heard. The street vendor who sets up his business in the main square, squatters who take over public parks, Muslim youth who frequent public hangouts in blue jeans, and protestors who march in the streets, poor housewives who hang their wash in the alleyways, and educated women who pursue careers doing "mens work"all these people challenge the states control and implicity question the established public order through their daily activities. Though not coordinated in their activities, these "nonmovements" offer a political response, not of protest but of practice and direct daily action.Offering a window into the complex social processes in a toooften misunderstood part of the world, this unique book provides a muchneeded Middle Eastern perspective on global debates over the meaning of social movements and the dynamics of social change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Life as Politics'? A: The main theme of 'Life as Politics' is how ordinary people in the Middle East can create meaningful social and political change through their everyday actions, despite the presence of authoritarian regimes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Life as Politics' is Asef Bayat, a prominent scholar known for his work on social movements and political change in the Middle East.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Life as Politics'? A: The book was published on October 21, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Life as Politics' have? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics in the book include social change, non-movements, everyday practices of resistance, and the role of ordinary people in challenging authority in the Middle East.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Life as Politics' available? A: Yes, the book is published in its First Edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Islamic literature.
- Q: What insights does Asef Bayat provide in this book? A: Asef Bayat provides insights into the complexities of social processes and movements in the Middle East, emphasizing the subtle yet impactful ways ordinary people assert their rights and challenge the status quo.