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Libya

Continuity and Change

By: Ronald Bruce St. John

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Libya

Continuity and Change

By: Ronald Bruce St. John

Retaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis of the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including: - The political process which evolved in the course of the February 17 Revolution and led to GNC elections in July 2012, a new constitution in 2012-13, and national elections in mid-2013. - Post-Qaddafi economic policy from the National Transitional Council and subsequent interim governments, to the announced economic policies of the national government elected in mid-2013. - Post-Qaddafi Libyan foreign policy. - The February 17 Revolution and the death of Qaddafi. - The on-going process of drafting a new constitution, the election of Parliament and of a President. Providing a comprehensive overview of the region seen to be the exception to the Arab Spring, and highlighting the issues facing contemporary Libya, this book is an important text for students and scholars of History, North Africa and the Middle East as well as non-specialist with an interest in current affairs"--

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1135036527

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Libya

From Colony to Revolution

By: Ronald Bruce St John

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Libya

From Colony to Revolution

By: Ronald Bruce St John

Since Qaddafi’s ousting in 2011, Libya has been beset by instability and conflict. To understand the tumultuous state of the country today, one must look to its past. With great clarity and precision, renowned regional expert Ronald Bruce St John examines Libya’s long struggle to establish its political and economic identity amidst the interference of external actors keen to exploit the country’s strategic importance. This authoritative history spans the time of the early Phoenician and Greek settlements, colonization by Mussolini’s Italy, Qaddafi’s four decades of rule and, in this updated edition, the internal rivalries that have dominated the country in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. Essential reading for those seeking a greater understanding of this complex North African state, Libya: From Colony to Revolution is an insightful history, rich in detail and analysis.

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Simon and Schuster

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1786072416

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Libya

Continuity and Change

By: Ronald Bruce St John

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Libya

Continuity and Change

By: Ronald Bruce St John

Retaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis on the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including: The February 17 Revolution and the death of Muammar al-Qaddafi. The political process which evolved in the course of the February 17 Revolution and led to General National Congress elections in July 2012, Constitutional Assembly elections in February 2014, and House of Representative elections in June 2014. Post-Qaddafi economic policy from the National Transitional Council through successive interim transitional governments. Post-Qaddafi foreign policy. The on-going process of drafting a new constitution which will be followed by the election of a Parliament and a President. Providing a comprehensive overview of the Libyan uprising, seen to be the exception to the Arab Spring, and highlighting the issues facing contemporary Libya, this book is an important text for students and scholars of History, North Africa and the Middle East as well as the non-specialist with an interest in current affairs.

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Routledge

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1135036535

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Historical Dictionary of Libya

By: Ronald Bruce St John

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Historical Dictionary of Libya

By: Ronald Bruce St John

Of all the states of the Middle East and North Africa, Libya has long been the country about which the least is known. It is only in recent times that scholars and the general public alike have begun to appreciate the complexity of Libya's turbulent history including the recent February 17th Revolution in 2011 when protests broke out throughout Libya, demanding better living conditions and more job opportunities. When the Qaddafi regime responded with force, killing scores of unarmed civilians, the protesters called for regime change. In what came to be known as the February 17th Revolution, the Qaddafi regime was overthrown and Qaddafi was killed in October 2011. In July 2012, the Libyan people elected a General National Congress charged with overseeing the drafting of a new constitution and the election of a national government. This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of Libya covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, society, conflicts, and the culture of Libya. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Libya.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0810878763

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9780810878761

Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia

Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

By: Ronald Bruce St John

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Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia

Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

By: Ronald Bruce St John

Based on research carried out over the three decades, this book compares the post-war political economies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in the context of their individual and collective impact on contemporary efforts at regional integration. The author highlights the different paths to reform taken by the three neighbours and the effect this has had on regional plans for economic development through the ASEAN and the Greater Mekong Subregion. Through its comparative analysis of the reforms implemented by Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam over the last thirty years, the book draws attention to parallel themes of continuity and change. The author discusses how the three states have demonstrated related characteristics whilst at the same time making different modifications in order to exploit the unique strengths of their individual cultures. Contributing to the contemporary debate over the role of democratic reform in promoting economic development, the book provides a detailed account of the political economies of three states at the heart of Southeast Asia.

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1134003463

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Peruvian Foreign Policy in the Modern Era

By: Ronald Bruce St John

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Peruvian Foreign Policy in the Modern Era

By: Ronald Bruce St John

Peruvian Foreign Policy in the Modern Era is a chronological treatment of Peruvian foreign policy from 1990 to the present. It focuses on the impact of domestic politics, economic interests, security concerns, and alliance diplomacy on contemporary Peruvian foreign policy. In common with other Latin American states, sovereignty, territorial integrity, regionalism, continental solidarity, and economic independence were core goals of Peruvian foreign policy after independence. In modern times, successive Peruvian governments have continued to address these and related issues in a foreign policy grounded in pragmatism and notable for its emphasis on a rational combination of continuity and change. The Fujimori administration (1990–2000) set the stage for this shift in the direction, tone, and content of the nation’s foreign policy with successor administrations refining and building upon the initiatives launched by Fujimori.

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Anthem Press

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183998225X

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Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife

By: Ronald Bruce St John

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Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife

By: Ronald Bruce St John

Diplomatic relations between the United States and Libya have rarely followed a smooth path. Washington has repeatedly tried and failed to mediate lasting solutions, to prevent recurrent crises, and to secure its own national interests in a region of increasing importance to the United States. Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife provides a unique and up-to-date analysis of U.S.-Libyan relations, assessing within the framework of conventional historical narrative the interaction of the governments and peoples of Libya and the United States over the past two centuries. Drawing on a wide range of new and unfamiliar material, Ronald Bruce St John, an expert with over thirty years of experience in international relations, charts the instances of ignorance, misunderstanding, treachery, and suffering on both sides that have shaped and limited commercial and diplomatic intercourse. St John argues that Cold War strategies resulted in a paradoxical and ambiguous U.S. policy toward Libya during the Idris regime of the 1960s, strategies that contributed to the bankruptcy of that monarchy. Following the Libyan revolution, the U.S. wrongly believed Qaddafi would become an ally in support of U.S. policy to keep Soviet influence and communism out of the region; his failure to do so marked the beginning of an era of political tension and mutual distrust. Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife documents how long-standing policy differences over the Palestinian issue and such terrorist acts as the destruction of the U.S. embassy in Tripoli and the Pan Am explosion over Lockerbie in 1988 resulted in a sharp deterioration of relations. St John contends that the ensuing demonization of Libya and the U.S. policy of confrontation, which has spanned successive administrations in Washington, have ironically often not served American interests in the region but, rather, have facilitated Qaddafi's survival.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812203216

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9780812203219

The Foreign Policy of Peru

By: Ronald Bruce St. John

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The Foreign Policy of Peru

By: Ronald Bruce St. John

Since Peru's independence in 1824, its foreign policy has been shaped by the conflicting demands of independence and interdependence. Ronald Bruce St John systematically analyzes the strong link between the external and internal concerns that determine Peruvian foreign policy, demonstrating that domestic objectives and political considerations strongly influence - if not actually dictate - many aspects of the nation's international posture.

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Lynne Rienner Pub

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1555873049

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T.S. Eliot

A Study in Character and Style

By: Ronald Bush

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T.S. Eliot

A Study in Character and Style

By: Ronald Bush

This major study explores the complex relationship between the life and work of T.S. Eliot, arguing that an almost unbearable tension between romantic yearning and intellectual detachment tremendously influenced both his personality and his greatest poetry. Skillfully combining biography and literary analysis, Ronald Bush examines Eliot's development from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and The Waste Land through Four Quartets and demonstrates how Eliot's struggle for personal and artistic honesty set a standard for twentieth-century writing.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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019503726X

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Shopping in Exciting Australia & Papua New Guinea

By: Ronald L. Krannich,Caryl Rae Krannich,Bruce Bennett

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Shopping in Exciting Australia & Papua New Guinea

By: Ronald L. Krannich,Caryl Rae Krannich,Bruce Bennett

A facinating, ground-breaking blockbuster on shopping in exciting Australia and Papua New Guinea.

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Historical Dictionary of Libya

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