Structuring conflict in the Arab world: incumbents, opponents, and institutions

This book examines how ruling elites manipulate political opponents in the Middle East. In contrast to discussions of government-opposition relations that focus on how rulers either punish or co-opt opponents, this book focuses on the effect of institutional rules governing who is allowed to partici...

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1. Verfasser: Lust-Okar, Ellen 1966- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 2006
Ausgabe:1. publ.
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Zusammenfassung:This book examines how ruling elites manipulate political opponents in the Middle East. In contrast to discussions of government-opposition relations that focus on how rulers either punish or co-opt opponents, this book focuses on the effect of institutional rules governing who is allowed to participate in the formal political system. Formal rules governing participation affect opponents' willingness to challenge the state elites, and also the relationships between various opposition groups.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:XVI, 279 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:9780521838184
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