num_pages: 256
description: "A fascinating collection of articles that go far to explain the social, political, and economic trials and tribulations of Lebanon today."--James A. Bill, College of William and Mary The wide range of seemingly intractable political, social, and economic situations affecting Lebanon's struggle to define itself and its future role in the Middle East are examined in this collection. Looking beyond concerns of politics and international relations, the  contributors examine the critical course of Muslim-Christian relations, the educational system that will enable its citizens to play a significant role in economic development, the concerns of women, and urban and ecological crises. Seeking a more thorough understanding of both Lebanon's past and its future prospects, the book will be of value not only to specialists in the area but also to students of women's issues and to those concerned with the multi-dimensional aspects of Lebanon's future. ContentsLebanon's Challenge: Reclaiming Memory and Independence, by Kail C. EllisOverview: Lebanon as an Experiment in Multicultural Interdependence, by Hafeez MalikPart I. Lebanon and the Middle East Peace Process1.  The Regional Struggle for Lebanon, by Kail C. Ellis2.  Israeli-Lebanese Relations: A Future Imperfect? by Kirsten E. Schulze3.  The Dilemma of the Palestinians in Lebanon, by Julie Peteet4.  U.S. Policy toward Lebanon, by Kail C. EllisPart II. Religion, Culture, and Gender5.  Muslim-Christian Relations in Lebanon: A Christian Perspective, by Paul Nabil Sayah6.  Religion and Politics: The Case of Lebanon, by Mohammad Sammak7.  Lebanon as a Regional Educational and Cultural Center, by Nabeel F. Haidar8.  Women in Postwar Lebanon, by Mona Chemali KhalafPart III. Problems of Urbanization, Ecology, and the Economy9.  The Emerging Urban Landscape of Lebanon, by Michael F. Davie10. The Ecological Crisis in Lebanon, by Fouad Hamdan11. The Lebanese Economy in the Twenty-first Century, by Wassim N. ShahinKail C. Ellis is dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Villanova University.
language: English
title: Lebanon's Second Republic: Prospects for the Twenty-first Century
titlecomplete: Lebanon's Second Republic: Prospects for the Twenty-first Century
publisher: University Press of Florida