{"product_id":"the-arab-cocoon-tarek-heggy-9780853039228","title":"The Arab Cocoon: Progress and Modernity in Arab Societies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncover the forces shaping Arab societies and their struggle with modernity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Arab Cocoon\u003c\/i\u003e, Tarek Heggy explores the complex reasons behind the widespread resistance to modernity and progress in Arabic-speaking societies. He argues that this refusal stems from a combination of religious conservatism, outdated educational systems, and a rejection of the 'other'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeggy delves into the cultural, political, and economic factors that hinder progress, offering insightful analysis and potential solutions. Discover the challenges of cultural identity, the need for economic and political reform, and the path towards a more integrated and prosperous future for Arab societies. This book is for scholars, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Arab world's relationship with modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tarek Heggy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0853039224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780853039228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vallentine Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2010 pg. 84","brand":"Tarek Heggy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48443724103935,"sku":"9780853039228","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f11b4bf7-dd93-4159-a4b9-26e7defb7638.jpg?v=1777207401","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-arab-cocoon-tarek-heggy-9780853039228","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}