Gelvin, James L., 1951-

The Arab uprisings : what everyone needs to know / James L. Gelvin. - 1st ed - New York : Oxford University Press, c2012. - xii, 185 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A revolutionary wave? -- The beginning: Tunisia and Egypt -- Uprisings in weak states: Yemen and Libya -- Two surprises: Algeria and Syria -- The monarchies -- Stepping back.

9780199891771 (pbk. : alk. paper) 019989177X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780199891757 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0199891753 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2011041925

016062569 Uk


Protest movements--History--Arab countries--21st century.
Protest movements--History--Middle East--21st century.
Protest movements--Middle East.


Arab countries--Politics and government--21st century.
Middle East--Politics and government--21st century.

JQ1850.A91 / G37 2012

956.054