Morocco: Challenges to Tradition and Modernity

by James N. Sater

Overview

This book provides an introductory overview of contemporary politics in Morocco and its role in the region, and gives an up to date assessment of the economy and recent history. Drawing on key academic texts, the author provides a detailed analysis of Morocco, focusing on issues such as trade policies with Europe, Morocco’s Western Sahara policy, and Political Islam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135189150
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/04/2009
Series:	Contemporary Middle East
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	373 KB

About the Author

James N. Sater is Associate Professor of Political Science at the International Studies Department of the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. He spent more than four years in Morocco, where he worked and taught at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane. He is the author of Civil Society and Political Change in Morocco (Routledge, 2007), and his research focuses on political transformation, elections, citizenship and migration.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Combining Modern with Traditional State Structures

3. The Politics of Exclusion and Inclusion

4. The Challenge of Economic Development

5. State Legitimacy and Foreign Policy

6. Conclusion