{"product_id":"9788493455286","title":"Lebanon: The embedding of a nation-state","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLebanon: The Embedding of a Nation-State\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for understanding the complex political and social reality of Lebanon. The author, Ana García Campello, offers a rigorous analysis of the origin and evolution of the Lebanese state, unraveling key concepts such as \"Lebanonization\" and confessionalism. Through a critical and contemporary lens, the reader will be able to understand how power structures and communal identities have shaped a unique country in the Middle East, whose dynamics continue to resonate in contemporary global politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the formation of the Lebanese state, examining the historical and political roots that led to its current configuration. The author breaks down the concept of confessionalism—a power-sharing system based on religious communities—and analyzes how it has influenced the country's stability and conflicts. Likewise, it addresses the term \"Lebanonization,\" used to describe processes of political and social fragmentation, offering a precise and contextualized definition. The work not only explains the past but connects these processes to Lebanon's present-day challenges, providing a valuable tool for understanding its role in regional geopolitics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin and evolution of the Lebanese nation-state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical analysis of confessionalism as a political system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition and context of the concept of Lebanonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between communal identities and state structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of history on Lebanon's current politics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals of political science, contemporary history, and international relations, as well as any reader interested in understanding the dynamics of the Middle East. It is especially useful for those seeking a critical and well-founded perspective on state-formation processes and identity-based conflicts in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClarifies complex concepts such as Lebanonization and confessionalism, which are often misunderstood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a rigorous historical perspective that connects the past with Lebanon's current challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides analytical tools for understanding political fragmentation in multicultural societies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to contextualize Lebanon's role on the Middle Eastern geopolitical stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e García Campello, Ana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erasmus Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e History: specific events and topics, political ideologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pensamiento del presente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 10, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concise yet profound work that succeeds in unraveling the keys to a complex and often misunderstood country. The author combines academic rigor with a clear presentation, making topics that are usually reserved for specialists accessible. It is a recommended read for those who wish to go beyond the headlines and understand the structural roots of conflict in Lebanon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ERASMUS EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407594348891,"sku":"9788493455286","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849345528.jpg?v=1781857405","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493455286","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}