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Martin's work is a successful and nuanced account of the historical contingencies that contributed to the resilience of Syrian authoritarianism.

* American Historical Review *

Syria's Democratic Years is a gem that deserves an audience beyond historians of 20th century Syria. The writing is lucid, at times elegant. The study of middlebrow media is enriched by interviews in Damascus, memoirs, archives, court records, and United States diplomatic records. Martin shows a deft touch for using cultural theory and comparative history to lend the book intellectual depth and relevance beyond the case at hand.

* The Middle East Journal *

Table of Contents

Introduction The Virtuous Citizen and the Postcolonial State
1. Syria during the Democratic Years
2. The Citizen and the Law
3. Social Justice and the Patriarchal Citizen
4. Punishing the Enemies of Arabism
5. Making the Martial Citizen
6. The Magic of Modern Pharmaceuticals
7. Sex and the Conjugal Citizen
Conclusion Citizens on the Tenth Day

Syrias Democratic Years

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      Publisher Indiana University Press
      Published 24 November 2015
      ISBN-13 9780253018878
      978-0253018878
      ISBN-10 0253018870
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      Media studies Politics and government

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      Martin's work is a successful and nuanced account of the historical contingencies that contributed to the resilience of Syrian authoritarianism.

      * American Historical Review *

      Syria's Democratic Years is a gem that deserves an audience beyond historians of 20th century Syria. The writing is lucid, at times elegant. The study of middlebrow media is enriched by interviews in Damascus, memoirs, archives, court records, and United States diplomatic records. Martin shows a deft touch for using cultural theory and comparative history to lend the book intellectual depth and relevance beyond the case at hand.

      * The Middle East Journal *

      Table of Contents

      Introduction The Virtuous Citizen and the Postcolonial State
      1. Syria during the Democratic Years
      2. The Citizen and the Law
      3. Social Justice and the Patriarchal Citizen
      4. Punishing the Enemies of Arabism
      5. Making the Martial Citizen
      6. The Magic of Modern Pharmaceuticals
      7. Sex and the Conjugal Citizen
      Conclusion Citizens on the Tenth Day

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