In light of the Egyptian uprising in early 2011, understanding the dynamics that are shaping Egyptian politics and society is more crucial than ever as Egypt seeks to re-define itself after the Mubarak era. One of the most controversial debates concerns the place of religion in Egypt's political future. This book examines the escalation in religious violence in Egypt since 2005 and the public discourses behind it, revealing some of the complex negotiations that lay behind contestations of citizenship, Muslim-Christian relations and national unity. Focusing on Egypt's largest religious minority group, the Coptic Orthodox Christians, this book explores how national, ethnic and religious expressions of identity are interwoven in the narratives and usage of the press and Internet. In doing so it offers insights into some of Egypt's contemporary social and political challenges, and recognises the ways that media are involved in constructing and reflecting formations of identity politics. The author examines in depth the processes through which identity and belonging are negotiated via media discourses within the wider framework of changing political realities in Egypt. Using a combination of methodological approaches - including comprehensive surveys and discourse analysis - the research offers a fresh perspective on the politics of identity in Egypt.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-10
0415695783
ISBN-13
9780415695787
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114046045
Product Key Features
Author
Elizabeth Iskander
Publication Name
Sectarian Conflict in Egypt: Coptic Media, Identity and Representation
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government, Politics: General & Référence
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
228 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
499g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Elizabeth Iskander
Series Title
Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics
Topic
Religious History
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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