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"Eminently readable, with an insider feel for detail and complexity." -- International Affairs " Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon makes a major contribution to the study of democratic theory." -- Bill S. Mikhail, Middle East Policy "A book which offers a sustained and original reflection upon the character and dynamics of internal conflict in Lebanon." -- Oxfam Developemental Resources Review "Khalaf succeeds in crafting a narrative that is engaging, scholarly--and, perhaps most refreshing--hopeful" -- Akram Fouad Khater, International Journal of Middle East Studies "A fascinating history of conflict in Lebanon since the early nineteenth century." -- Marius Deeb, Middel East Quarterly

" Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon makes a major contribution to the study of democratic theory." -- Bill S. Mikhail, Middle East Policy



"A book which offers a sustained and original reflection upon the character and dynamics of internal conflict in Lebanon." -- Oxfam Developemental Resources Review



"A fascinating history of conflict in Lebanon since the early nineteenth century." -- Marius Deeb, Middel East Quarterly



"Eminently readable, with an insider feel for detail and complexity." -- International Affairs



"Khalaf succeeds in crafting a narrative that is engaging, scholarly--and, perhaps most refreshing--hopeful" -- Akram Fouad Khater, International Journal of Middle East Studies

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"A leading sociologist offers us the most intelligent and eminently useful interpretation of Lebanon's long history of communal conflict and foreign intervention. We learn not only why certain institutions and patterns of life broke down but also why others have persisted as long as they have, in spite of some of the most devastating civil conflict and dangerous external challenges ever experienced by a single country. For an examination of the prospects for restoring civility in Lebanon we can do no better than to read Samir Khalaf." -- Philip S. Khoury, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Columbia University Press (October 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0231124775
  • ISBN-13: 978-0231124775
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A reference work on Lebanon, September 23, 2005
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The works of Samir Khalaf are perhaps the most quoted in all the books that talk about or try to explain the Lebanese civil war. By reading this book, you'd know why the ideas of the sociology professor at the American University of Beirut are such widespread and respected.

Civil and Uncivil Obedience is the fruit of Khalaf's long years of research and his survival of civil war. He observes the Lebanese society and applies modern methodology of analyzing how this society broke down on the eve of the nation's civil strife in 1975 and how tribal affiliations and modes of behavior and interaction easily re-surfed and replaced the state's social contract.

The book is very specialized and might appeal to sociology experts and students more than the average reader. Khalaf's style is also wordy at times as he decorates his text with all kinds of vocabulary that sometimes make the reader lose track of the content. Still, this reference book is worth keeping at your library if you are a Middle East expert or student.
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