Saddam's Word: The Political Discourse in Iraq by Ofra Bengio (English) Hardcove

Description: Saddam's Word by Ofra Bengio Saddams Word is the first serious attempt to understand modern Iraq through an examination of the political discourse used by the Bath regime and its leader Saddam Hussein. Bengio illuminates Iraqs political culture and the political events that the expressions have both reflected and shaped. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first serious attempt to understand modern Iraq through a close examination of the political discourse used by the Bath regime and its leader, Saddam Hussein. By analyzing political terms, concepts, and idioms as disseminated through the official Iraqi mouthpieces, author Ofra Bengio illuminates Iraqs political culture and the events that these expressions have both reflected and shaped. Not only does this study add to our understanding of the "Saddamenigma;" it also offers a more universal truth: that under any regime, political culture is built on public discourse. Saddams Word will be of much interest to students of the contemporary MiddleEast, as well as to all other observers of Saddam Hussein and his regime. Author Biography Ofra Bengio is Senior Research Fellow at Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University. Review "Bengio provides an insightful look at how yet another dictator uses...propaganda tools to advantage."--Military Review"[Bengio] has written the most important book on Baathi Iraq since Kanan Makiyas Republic of Fear (published in 1989 under the pseudonym of Samir al-Khalil). Her well-written, easily accessible yet sophisticated analysis of political language makes a major contribution to our understanding of contemporary Iraq."--Middle East Policy"Anyone who doubts the corrupting effects of totalitarianism on political language--if such a person could exist at the end of our century of totalitarianisms--should read this book. Bengio...has compiled exhaustive evidence from the Iraqi sources to show how the Bathist regine in general and Saddam Hussein in particular have debased the political vocabulary of Iraq..."--Political Science Quarterly"It is refreshing to read an English-language book on a Middle Eastern topic that relies largely on Arabic sources rather than Western or Israeli ones. The book is unique, delving into previously uncharted waters."--Perspectives on Political Science Long Description This is the first serious attempt to understand modern Iraq through a close examination of the political discourse used by the Bath regime and its leader, Saddam Hussein. By analyzing political terms, concepts, and idioms as disseminated through the official Iraqi mouthpieces, author Ofra Bengio illuminates Iraqs political culture and the events that these expressions have both reflected and shaped. Not only does this study add to our understanding of the "Saddamenigma;" it also offers a more universal truth: that under any regime, political culture is built on public discourse. Saddams Word will be of much interest to students of the contemporary MiddleEast, as well as to all other observers of Saddam Hussein and his regime. Review Text "[Bengio] has written the most important book on Baathi Iraq since Kanan Makiyas Republic of Fear (published in 1989 under the pseudonym of Samir al-Khalil). Her well-written, easily accessible yet sophisticated analysis of political language makes a major contribution to our understanding of contemporary Iraq."--Middle East Policy"Anyone who doubts the corrupting effects of totalitarianism on political language--if such a person could exist at the end of our century of totalitarianisms--should read this book. Bengio . . . has compiled exhaustive evidence from the Iraqi sources to show how the Bathist regine in general and Saddam Hussein in particular have debased the political vocabulary of Iraq . . ."--Political Science Quarterly"It is refreshing to read an English-language book on a Middle Eastern topic that relies largely on Arabic sources rather than Western or Israeli ones. The book is unique, delving into previously uncharted waters."--Perspectives on Political Science"Bengio provides an insightful look at how yet another dictator uses ... propaganda tools to advantage."--Military Review"[Bengio] has written the most important book on Baathi Iraq since Kanan Makiyas Republic of Fear (published in 1989 under the pseudonym of Samir al-Khalil). Her well-written, easily accessible yet sophisticated analysis of political language makes a major contribution to our understanding of contemporary Iraq."--Middle East Policy"Anyone who doubts the corrupting effects of totalitarianism on political language--if such a person could exist at the end of our century of totalitarianisms--should read this book. Bengio . . . has compiled exhaustive evidence from the Iraqi sources to show how the Bathist regine in general and Saddam Hussein in particular have debased the political vocabulary of Iraq . . ."--Political Science Quarterly"It is refreshing to read an English-language book on a Middle Eastern topic that relies largely on Arabic sources rather than Western or Israeli ones. The book is unique, delving into previously uncharted waters."--Perspectives on Political Science Review Quote "It is refreshing to read an English-language book on a Middle Easterntopic that relies largely on Arabic sources rather than Western or Israeli ones.The book is unique, delving into previously uncharted waters."--Perspectives onPolitical Science Details ISBN0195114396 Author Ofra Bengio Short Title SADDAMS WORD Language English ISBN-10 0195114396 ISBN-13 9780195114393 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1998 Subtitle The Political Discourse in Iraq Illustrations bibliography Residence US Position Professor in Political Science and Election Research Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Point Pleasant, New Jersey, USA UK Release Date 1998-04-30 AU Release Date 1998-04-30 NZ Release Date 1998-04-30 US Release Date 1998-04-30 Edited by Tanmoy Chakraborty Birth 1938 Death 1986 Qualifications M.S. Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Series Studies in Middle Eastern History Publication Date 1998-04-30 Alternative 9780195151855 DEWEY 320.9567 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 288 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6797882;

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