Mark Tomass

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The Religious Roots of the Syrian Conflict (eBook, PDF)

The Remaking of the Fertile Crescent

Beschreibung

Explores the historical origins of Syria's religious sects and their dominance of the Syrian social scene. It identifies their distinct beliefs and relates how the actions of the religious authorities and political entrepreneurs acting on behalf of their sects expose them to sectarian violence, culminating in the dissolution of the nation-state.

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Autor

Mark Tomass is Adjunct Professor at Harvard University Extension School, USA. His research focuses on civil conflict in the Middle East, organized crime, and monetary and credit crises. His writing draws from his experience as a native of Syria and from living through the Lebanese Civil War of 1975-90 and the Muslim Brothers' Revolt of 1976-82.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan US
• Seitenzahl: 281
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781137525710
• Artikelnr.: 44913925