Title: Syria's peasantry, the descendants of its lesser rural notables, and their politics
First published: 1999
Description: In this book, Hanna Batatu presents a comprehensive analysis of the recent social, economic, and political evolution of Syria's peasantry, the segment of society from which the current holders of political power stem. Batatu focuses mainly on the twentieth century and, in particular, on the Ba'th movement, the structures of power after the military coup d'etat of 1963, and the era of Hafiz al-Asad, Syria's first ruler of peasant extraction.

Without seeking to prove any single theory about Syrian life, he offers a uniquely rich and detailed account of how power was transferred from one demographic group to another and how that power is maintained today.
Subjects: Politics and government, Peasantry, Political activity, History, Ḥizb al-Baʻth al-ʻArabī al-Ishtirākī (Syria), Peasants, Assad, hafez, 1930-2000, Syria, politics and government
Places: Syria
People: Hafez Assad (1928-)
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: DS98.2 B386 1999