Taking Morocco as its focus, this book looks at the political change in the country since 1990. It places particular emphasis on key topics, such as civil society, human rights and reform, as vital issues for understanding the developments in the contemporary Middle East.
1. Introduction 2. Civil Society in Morocco Literature Survey 3. Civil Society and Public Sphere Under the Old System (~1574- 1984) 4. The Pressure for Public Space (1985-1993) 5. The Consolidation and Mobilisation of Civil Society Under the New System (1993-2002) 6. The States Discursive and Strategic Reactions 7. Summary and Conclusion - Civil Society, Hegemony and the Public Sphere in Morocco
This book is concerned with political change in Morocco since 1990, with particular emphasis on civil society, human rights and reform.James N. Sater is Assistant Professor at Al Akhawayn University, MoroccoUS? 2007 James N. Sater