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Ordinary Egyptians: Creating The Modern Nation Through Popular Culture
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The Popular Culture Of Prerevolution Egypt Did More Than Entertainit Created A Nation. Songs, Jokes, And Satire, Comedic Sketches, Plays, And Poetry, All Provided An Opportunity For Discussion And Debate About National Identity And An Outlet For Resistance To British And Elite Authority. This Book Examines How, From The 1870S Until The Eve Of The 1919 Revolution, Popular Media And Culture Provided Ordinary Egyptians With A Framework To Construct And Negotiate A Modern National Identity.Ordinary Egyptians Shifts The Typical Focus Of Study Away From The Intellectual Elite To Understand The Rapid Politicization Of The Growing Literate Middle Classes And Brings The Semiliterate And Illiterate Urban Masses More Fully Into The Historical Narrative. It Introduces The Concept Of Mediacapitalism, Which Expands The Analysis Of Nationalism Beyond Print Alone To Incorporate Audiovisual And Performance Media. It Was Through These Various Media That A Collective Camaraderie Crossing Class Lines Was Formed And, As This Book Uncovers, An Egyptian National Identity Emerged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ordinary Egyptians: Creating the Modern Nation through Popular Culture'? A: The main theme of the book is how the popular culture of pre-revolution Egypt contributed to the formation of a national identity, utilizing songs, satire, and other media as tools for political expression and resistance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ordinary Egyptians' is Ziad Fahmy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 31, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ordinary Egyptians' contain? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key feature of the book is that it is a used book in good condition, providing insights into Egyptian national identity through popular culture.
- Q: What category does 'Ordinary Egyptians' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Historical Study and Educational Resources.
- Q: What is the significance of the concept of 'media-capitalism' in the book? A: The concept of 'media-capitalism' is significant as it broadens the analysis of nationalism beyond print media, incorporating audiovisual and performance media to understand identity formation.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Ordinary Egyptians'? A: Readers interested in Egyptian history, cultural studies, and the evolution of national identity would benefit from this book.