Copts and the Security State combines political; anthropological; and social history to analyze the practices of the Egyptian state and the political acts of the Egyptian Coptic minority. Laure Guirguis considers how the state; through its subjugation of Coptic citizens; reproduces a political order based on religious identity and difference. The leadership of the Coptic Church; in turn; has taken more political stances; thus foreclosing opportunities for secularization or common ground. In each instance; the underlying logics of authoritarianism and sectarianism articulate a fear of the Other; and; as Guirguis argues; are ultimately put to use to justify the expanding Egyptian security state. In outlining the development of the security state; Guirguis focuses on state discourses and practices; with particular emphasis on the period of Hosni Mubarak's rule; and shows the transformation of the Orthodox Coptic Church under the leadership of Pope Chenouda III. She also considers what could be done to counter the growing tensions and violence in Egypt. The 2011 Egyptian uprising constitutes the most radical recent attempt to subvert the predominant order. Still; the revolutionary discourses and practices have not yet brought forward a new system to counter the sectarian rhetoric; and the ongoing counter-revolution continues to repress political dissent.
#875774 in Books 2014-12-15Original language:English 9.00 x .60 x 6.00l; #File Name: 1500802344264 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A terrific book that inspires learning more about Gettysburg!By Susan Amirian BonserWe have lived in Gettysburg for several years; worked at the park and spent many hours walking the battlefield. We read everything we can find to understand better what happened here. My husband has even expressed the wish to take the LBG exam. This book offers a new way for us to look at the battlefield. Rather than dense narrative; it asks and answers key questions about what went on here; who the people were; and what monuments they placed here for us to remember them and their sacrifices. Clear maps; photos; and a very interesting bibliography inspires further reading. Well done! We did this backwards; but just ordered Volume One.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Minimal usefulness.By FrankMinimal usefulness. Lots if pictures of monuments which is good but hardly worth purchasing as there are websites that provide those. The questions bear no resemblance to the types of questions on the last guide exams -2013 and 2015.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Bob OConnorVery informative and well written
