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A valuable contribution to theory and Middle East studies, September 9, 2000
This review is from: Civil Society and Lebanon: Toward a Hermeneutic Theory of the (Paperback)
Michael Dawahare has devoted long years to understanding the dynamics of civil society in this potentially explosive region of the world. Training critical insights and perspectives from some of the Middle East's most subtle students, he has drawn upon Gramscian categories to open up the study of civil society onto a terrain where Western-born concepts must be loosened and nativized if they are to be of value. His sure grasp of Lebanon history, culture, and politics has proved invaluable to this undertaking. His dissertation under my direction showed the promise of this exercise. His book is the fulfillment of that promise. Definitely a valuable and unique contribution to area studies and critical social theory! Kudos, Mike!
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