The illusion of progress in the Arab world : a critique of Western misconstructions

The illusion of progress in the Arab world : a critique of Western misconstructions / Galal Amin ; translated by David Wilmsen.

"Egyptian economist Galal Amin here takes on the terms of the debate between the Arab world and the west. Amin deconstructs in his own inimitable style the language and underlying assumptions with which the west habitually assails Arab countries and politics. In Amin's view, the western co...

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Main Author: Amin, Galal A., 1935-2018 (Author)
Other Authors: Wilmsen, David William (Translator)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Arabic
Published: Cairo ; New York : The American University in Cairo Press, [2006]
Subjects:
2000-2099
Civilization, Arab > 21st century.
East and West.
Civilization, Arab > Western influences.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > International.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > International Relations > General.
HISTORY > Middle East > General.
Civilization, Arab.
Arab countries > Western influences.
Arab countries.
History.
Online Access:Click for online access
Uniform Title:Khurāfat al-taqaddum wa-al-taʼakhkhur.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The illusion of progress
  • 2. Economic development
  • 3. Human development
  • 4. Freedom
  • 5. Democracy
  • 6. Capitalism
  • 7. Human rights
  • 8. The information revolution
  • 9. Ethics
  • 10. Terrorism
  • 11. Progress backward?
  • 12. Modernization or reform?

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