{"product_id":"contested-politics-in-tunisia-civil-society-in-a-post-authoritarian-state-paperback-9781108441858","title":"Contested Politics in Tunisia; Civil Society in a Post-Authoritarian State (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108441858","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eContested Politics in Tunisia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCivil Society in a Post-Authoritarian State\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough the lens and experiences of civil society, Fortier demonstrates the volatility of democratization following the downfall of Tunisia's authoritarian regime duringin the 2010–11 uprisings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEdwige Fortier (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108441858, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 September 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e252 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 1.4 cm, 0.37 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This study establishes the falsity of the neoliberal doxa's view of 'civil society' as homogeneously dedicated to 'good governance'. Through the litmus tests of three different NGO standpoints - human rights, sexual freedom, and faith - Edwige Fortier effectively shows how only a disparate and conflictive civil society can be the hallmark of democracy.' Gilbert Achcar, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London and author of The People Want: A Radical Exploration of the Arab Uprising\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSeveral thousand new civil society organisations were legally established in Tunisia following the 2010–11 uprising that forced the long-serving dictator, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, from office. These organisations had different visions for a new Tunisia, and divisive issues such as the status of women, homosexuality, and human rights became highly contested. For some actors, the transition from authoritarian rule allowed them to have a strong voice that was previously muted under the former regimes. For others, the conflicts that emerged between the different groups brought new repressions and exclusions – this time not from the regime, but from 'civil society'. Vulnerable populations and the organisations working with them soon found themselves operating on uncertain terrain, where providing support to marginalised and routinely criminalised communities brought unexpected challenges. Here, Edwige Fortier explores this remarkable period of transformation and the effects of opening up public space in this way.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction: in the pursuit of dignity and freedom\u003cbr\u003e 2. Situating civil society: emancipation or liberalization\u003cbr\u003e 3. The consolidation of the Tunisian state\u003cbr\u003e 4. Civil society and the opening up of the public space\u003cbr\u003e 5. Social divisions and the re-manifestation of social Islam\u003cbr\u003e 6. Consensus and marginalization: the mapping of priorities in post-uprising Tunisia\u003cbr\u003e 7. Conclusion: imagining change – determining the parameters of pluralism.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Revolutionary groups \u0026amp; movements [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Revolutionary groups \u0026amp; movements\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Revolutionary%20groups%20\u0026amp;%20movements%20%5BJPWQ%5D%22\"\u003eJPWQ\u003c\/a\u003e], Non-governmental organizations [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Non-governmental organizations\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Non-governmental%20organizations%20%5BNGOs%5D%20%5BJPWH%5D%22\"\u003eNGOs JPWH\u003c\/a\u003e], Regional government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Regional government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Regional%20government%20%5BJPR%5D%22\"\u003eJPR\u003c\/a\u003e], Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e], Middle Eastern history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Middle Eastern history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Middle%20Eastern%20history%20%5BHBJF1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF1\u003c\/a\u003e], Regional \u0026amp; national history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Regional \u0026amp; national history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Regional%20\u0026amp;%20national%20history%20%5BHBJ%5D%22\"\u003eHBJ\u003c\/a\u003e], History [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20%5BHB%5D%22\"\u003eHB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45908950778136,"sku":"9781108441858","price":28.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108441858i_876fbae3-4ef7-4cb6-88a6-14c4381c95cd.jpg?v=1696700102","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/contested-politics-in-tunisia-civil-society-in-a-post-authoritarian-state-paperback-9781108441858","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}