ISBN:
978-1-78238-583-7
,
1-78238-583-5
,
9781782385844
Language:
English
Pages:
X, 323 S.
,
Ill., Kt.
Series Statement:
Space and place 14
Series Statement:
Space and place
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.60956
Keywords:
Gewalt
;
Stadt
;
Naher Osten
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Naher Osten
;
Stadt
;
Gewalt
Abstract:
"Covering a period from the late eighteenth century to today, this volume explores the phenomenon of urban violence in order to unveil general developments and historical specificities in a variety of Middle Eastern contexts. By situating incidents in particular processes and conflicts, the case studies seek to counter notions of a violent Middle East in order to foster a new understanding of violence beyond that of a meaningless and destructive social and political act. Contributions explore processes sparked by the transition from empires--Ottoman and Qajar, but also European--to the formation of nation states, and the resulting changes in cityscapes throughout the region"--Provided by publisher