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Book SynopsisSafwan M. Masri explores the factors that have shaped Tunisia's exceptional experience, arguing that its history of reformism set it on a separate trajectory from the rest of the region. Based on interviews with experts, leaders, activists, and citizens, Masri's account is critical for understanding not only Tunisia but also the broader Arab world.
Trade ReviewSafwan M. Masri offers an informed history and an astute assessment of the case of Tunisia, specifically focusing on the country's distinctive blend of modern Islam and secular democracy. He provides an extended and authoritative contemplation and a unique synthesis of the phenomenon that is Tunisia. -- Brinkley Messick, Columbia University
Table of ContentsMaps Foreword Preface Introduction I. Tunisian Spring: Timeline of Tunisia's Revolution 1. Can Tunisia Serve as a Model? 2. Prelude to Revolution 3. If the People Will to Live 4. A Remarkable Transition 5. The Morning After II. Roots of Tunisian Identity 6. Carthage 7. Tunisian Islam 8. Influencing Rivalries 9. The Age of Modern Reform 10. 1956 III. L'Ecole, la Femme, et "Laicite" 11. The Father of Tunisia 12. Putting Religion in Its Place 13. Educating a Nation 14. A Different Trajectory 15. The Education Paradox Epilogue: An Arab Anomaly Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Glossary Selected Bibliography Index
