Revolution Without Revolutionaries - (Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and) by Asef Bayat

The book "Revolution Without Revolutionaries" by Asef Bayat is a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings and their aftermath.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of why these revolutions failed to bring about significant political change, despite their initial promise.

Drawing upon comparisons with revolutionary movements of the 1970s, Bayat uncovers the profound global shift in the nature of protest and the limitations of traditional revolutionary impulses in the face of neoliberal policy. With a focus on urban space and everyday life, Bayat argues that revolutionary moments are nested within the ordinary nature of our lives.

He traces the contours of the Arab Spring and its aftermath, providing an accessible and engaging read for both academics and general readers. Bayat's analysis is supported by in-depth fieldwork and a rich theoretical and empirical study of the 2011 revolutions, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the Middle East and its political landscape.

So, don't miss out on this thought-provoking and insightful book that will help you make sense of the post-Arab Spring world!