TY  - BOOK
AU  - Khalaf,Samir
AU  - Saad Khalaf,Roseanne
TI  - Arab youth: social mobilization in times of risk 
SN  - 9780863564574
AV  - JC 573.2 A658 2011
PY  - 2011///
CY  - London
PB  - Saqi Books
KW  - youth
KW  - Political activity
KW  - Middle East
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - 21st century
KW  - Jovenes
KW  - Actividad política
KW  - Medio Oriente
KW  - Política y gobierno
KW  - Siglo 21
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 391-407) and index; pt. 1. Youth as social category -- pt. 2. Negotiating identity in times of risk -- pt. 3. Representation and self-preception -- pt. 4. Militancy and street violence -- pt. 5. Voluntarism and civil society -- pt. 6. Popular culture and music
N2  - In 2011, Arab youth took to the streets in their thousands to demand their freedom. Although it is too early to speculate on the ultimate outcome of the uprisings, one auspicious feature stands out: they reveal the genesis of a new generation sparked by the desire for civil liberties, advocacy for human rights, and participatory democracy. This unique volume explores some of the antecedents of the upheavals and anticipates alternative venues of resistance that marginalized youth -from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Iran- can mobilize to realize their emancipatory expectations. Themes covered include the forging of meaningful collective identities in times of risk and uncertainty; youth militancy, neighborhood violence and youth gangs; the surge of youthful activism; and youth's expressive outlets through popular arts and street music. -- Cover
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