Political Succession in the Arab World : Constitutions, Family Loyalties and Islam
, by Billingsley, Anthony- ISBN: 9780203862827 | 0203862821
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- Copyright: 12/15/2009
Political succession is one of the most timely issues in the contemporary Middle East. In this new study the author examines the process and shows how respect for those in authority and tribal codes of loyalty have been far more influential in maintaining regimes than security institutions and political repression.