MACMILLAN Economic and Political Change in Tunisia Book

Gain a deep understanding of Tunisian history and policy with this academic study from MACMILLAN. This book examines the processes of economic and political reform in Tunisia, placing the policies of Zine el Abidine Ben Ali within their historical context. It provides a clear look at how the country transitioned from the era of Bourguiba to the leadership of Ben Ali. Readers will find a theoretical framework regarding the relationship between economic liberalisation and political change throughout the Arab world. The text introduces the concept of the disarticulation of the corporatist state to explain shifts in governance. It offers a serious analysis of whether democratization can succeed during periods of economic transformation, or if authoritarian political systems remain the more likely successor. This is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in business and economic history in the Middle East and North Africa.