Tribalism and Democracy in Libya : State Building and Identity After Gaddafi,...

by Rawia Ben Khayal

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Tribalism and Democracy in Libya : State Building and Identity After Gaddafi, Hardcover by Khayal, Rawia Ben, ISBN 1032998210, ISBN-13 9781032998213, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "This book examines the political and social role of tribes in post-Gaddafi Libya, focusing on the current democratic state-building process. It integrates both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including a survey of 1,000 respondents and in-depth interviews with 14 prominent Libyan figures. The study is supported by a comprehensive review of the historical development of Libyan tribes, revealing their longstanding prominence in local governance. Drawing from various International Relations (IR) theories-such as Realism, Constructivism, Liberalism, and Feminism-and interdisciplinary fields like anthropology, history, psychology, and literature, th argues that while tribalism can challenge democratic state-building, especially in areas like national security and individual rights, it also provides vital social cohesion, or asabbiyyah, which is crucial for Libyan national identity. Th's originality lies in its interdisciplinary approach, exploring tribalism's impact not only on Libya's internal politics but also its international relations. It introduces concepts like liminality and tribal ambiguity to explain the complex and often contradictory attitudes towards tribalism in modern Libyan society. This analysis challenges Libyan readers to confront their ambivalence towards trib

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Year: 2025
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781032998213
• Condition: Fine

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