Master and Disciple: The Cultural Foundations of Moroccan Authoritarianism

by Abdellah Hammoudi

Book Overview

In the postcolonial era, Arab societies have been ruled by a variety of authoritarian regimes. Focusing on his native Morocco, Abdellah Hammoudi explores the ideological and cultural foundations of this persistent authoritarianism.

Building on the work of Foucault, Hammoudi argues that at the heart of Moroccan culture lies a paradigm of authority that juxtaposes absolute authority against absolute submission. Rooted in Islamic mysticism, this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226315282
• ISBN13: 9780226315287
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"