Civil society in Algeria : activism, identity and the democratic process /
Northey, Jessica Ayesha,
Civil society in Algeria : activism, identity and the democratic process / Jessica Ayesha Northey. - 1 online resource (xiii, 240 pages) : illustrations - International library of African studies ; 61 . - International library of African studies ; 61. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Are new forms of activism emerging in Algeria? Can civil society effect political reform in the country? The violence between radical Islamists and the military during the Algerian civil war of the 1990s led to huge loss of life and mass exile. The public sphere was rendered a dangerous place for over a decade. Yet in defiance of these conditions, civil society grew, with thousands of associations forming throughout the conflict. Associations were set up to protect human rights and vulnerable populations, commemorate those assassinated and promote Algerian heritage. There are now over 93,000 associations registered across the country. Although social, economic and political turbulence continues, new networks still emerge and, since the Arab revolts of 2011, organised demonstrations increasingly take place. Civil Society in Algeria examines these recent developments and scrutinizes the role associations play in promoting political reform and democratization in Algeria. Based on extensive fieldwork undertaken both before and after the Arab Spring, the book shows how associations challenge government policy in the public sphere. Algeria is playing an increasingly important role in the stability and future peaceful relations of the Middle East and North Africa. This book reveals the new forms of activism that are challenging the ever-powerful state. It is a valuable resource for Algeria specialists and for scholars researching political reform and democratization across the Middle East and North Africa. --
9781786735355 (electronic bk.) 1786735350 (electronic bk.) 9781786725356 1786725355
9781786725356 codeMantra
019667913 Uk
Since 1990
Civil society--Algeria.
Société civile--Algérie.
Middle Eastern history.
Political structures: democracy.
Civil rights & citizenship.
Peace studies & conflict resolution.
History--North.--Africa
Political Science--Civics & Citizenship.
Political Science--Political Ideologies--Democracy.
Political Science--Political Process--Political Advocacy.
Civil society.
Politics and government.
Algeria--Politics and government--1990-
Algérie--Politique et gouvernement--1990-
Algeria.
Electronic books.
JQ3281 / .N67 2018eb
300.965
Civil society in Algeria : activism, identity and the democratic process / Jessica Ayesha Northey. - 1 online resource (xiii, 240 pages) : illustrations - International library of African studies ; 61 . - International library of African studies ; 61. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Are new forms of activism emerging in Algeria? Can civil society effect political reform in the country? The violence between radical Islamists and the military during the Algerian civil war of the 1990s led to huge loss of life and mass exile. The public sphere was rendered a dangerous place for over a decade. Yet in defiance of these conditions, civil society grew, with thousands of associations forming throughout the conflict. Associations were set up to protect human rights and vulnerable populations, commemorate those assassinated and promote Algerian heritage. There are now over 93,000 associations registered across the country. Although social, economic and political turbulence continues, new networks still emerge and, since the Arab revolts of 2011, organised demonstrations increasingly take place. Civil Society in Algeria examines these recent developments and scrutinizes the role associations play in promoting political reform and democratization in Algeria. Based on extensive fieldwork undertaken both before and after the Arab Spring, the book shows how associations challenge government policy in the public sphere. Algeria is playing an increasingly important role in the stability and future peaceful relations of the Middle East and North Africa. This book reveals the new forms of activism that are challenging the ever-powerful state. It is a valuable resource for Algeria specialists and for scholars researching political reform and democratization across the Middle East and North Africa. --
9781786735355 (electronic bk.) 1786735350 (electronic bk.) 9781786725356 1786725355
9781786725356 codeMantra
019667913 Uk
Since 1990
Civil society--Algeria.
Société civile--Algérie.
Middle Eastern history.
Political structures: democracy.
Civil rights & citizenship.
Peace studies & conflict resolution.
History--North.--Africa
Political Science--Civics & Citizenship.
Political Science--Political Ideologies--Democracy.
Political Science--Political Process--Political Advocacy.
Civil society.
Politics and government.
Algeria--Politics and government--1990-
Algérie--Politique et gouvernement--1990-
Algeria.
Electronic books.
JQ3281 / .N67 2018eb
300.965