State, Society and Democracy in Morocco: The Limits of Associative Life [Mass Market Paperback]

Azzedine Layachi (Author)

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• Mass Market Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Center for Contemporary Arab (December 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932568254
• ISBN-13: 978-0932568250
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,065,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Historical Overview of Moroccan politics in 90s and earlier, July 5, 2011

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Anne - See all my reviews

This review is from: State, Society and Democracy in Morocco: The Limits of Associative Life (Mass Market Paperback)

I think some of the reviewers on this page miss the fact that this book was published in 1998 and considers a time in Morocco before substantial access to foreign media broadcasts, the Internet, Facebook, and Twitter. One hopes Dr. Layachi will soon update his publication to consider these factors, some of which were rightly noticed by another reviewer here. This particular edition is still valuable for its concise historical overview of post-Independence Moroccan politics, including who the political parties are and their platforms. Again, read it like a historical text explaining what the political scene was like before King Hassan II died and Muhammed VI took over and I think you'll like it. I sure did.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good reference book...excellent Reader for students!, July 13, 1999

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This review is from: State, Society and Democracy in Morocco: The Limits of Associative Life (Mass Market Paperback)

...an interesting book and worth having in any library. However, those with experience and knowledge of Moroccan internal matters may find this work more of a useful reference document than a thought provoking look at current affairs. As a life-long student of the region I would have enjoyed more detail(s) on the Makhzen. Likewise, there are other factors at play in Morocco that warrant examination, most notably, access to foreign media broadcasts and the internet. I would opine that these new elements in the internal equation are moving that society in unpredictable directions. I look forward to Azzedine Layachi's next work and hope that he'll provide more insights into the country and region.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont waste your time, December 30, 2001

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bexter Johnson (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: State, Society and Democracy in Morocco: The Limits of Associative Life (Mass Market Paperback)

This guy Knows nothing about what he writes about. He is inept in his writtings simular to his teachings. Don't waste your time buying this one. I read it and got NO HELP with using it. You are better off getting an World Reference book about the Middle East.