{"product_id":"ruling-but-not-governing-the-military-and-political-development-in-egypt-algeria-and-turkey-9780801885914","title":"Ruling But Not Governing: The Military and Political Development in Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuling But Not Governing \u003c\/i\u003ehighlights the critical role that the military plays in the stability of the Egyptian, Algerian, and, until recently, Turkish political systems. This in-depth study demonstrates that while the soldiers and materiel of Middle Eastern militaries form the obvious outer perimeter of regime protection, it is actually the less apparent, multilayered institutional legacies of military domination that play the decisive role in regime maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteven A. Cook uncovers the complex and nuanced character of the military's interest in maintaining a facade of democracy. He explores how an authoritarian elite hijack seemingly democratic practices such as elections, multiparty politics, and a relatively freer press as part of a strategy to ensure the durability of authoritarian systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing Turkey's recent reforms as a point of departure, the study also explores ways external political actors can improve the likelihood of political change in Egypt and Algeria. \u003ci\u003eRuling But Not Governing\u003c\/i\u003e provides valuable insight into the political dynamics that perpetuate authoritarian regimes and offers novel ways to promote democratic change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven A. Cook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.97h x 6.10w x 0.46d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801885914\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2008 pg. 207\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven A. Cook\u003c\/b\u003e is a Douglas Dillon Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40136299118707,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_1fb3f967-bc77-43c1-a282-be38f97ae80c.jpg?v=1654263058","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/ruling-but-not-governing-the-military-and-political-development-in-egypt-algeria-and-turkey-9780801885914","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}