{"title":"Hossam el-Hamalawy","description":"\u003cp\u003eHossam el-Hamalawy offers incisive explorations into the political upheavals shaping modern Egypt. His works delve into the dynamics of power, resistance, and revolution, providing readers with critical perspectives on contemporary social and political struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed analysis and evocative narratives, el-Hamalawy's books illuminate the forces behind counterrevolution and grassroots activism. His writing is essential for those seeking a deeper understanding of political movements and the quest for justice in the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"counterrevolution-in-egypt-by-hossam-el-hamalawy-9781804297605","title":"Counterrevolution in Egypt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe agents of coercion in Egypt—its military, police, and intelligence services—have been locked in a perennial struggle for power since their inception. Each institution has vied for dominance, shaping and reshaping the country’s political landscape. Yet, the seismic upheaval of the 2011 revolution forced these often rival factions to set aside their differences and forge an alliance in the face of an existential threat: the revolutionary aspirations of the Egyptian people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCounterrevolution in Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e delves deep into the inner workings of the Egyptian security apparatus, offering a rare and comprehensive examination of the structures, hierarchies, and methods of the military, police, and intelligence agencies. Drawing on meticulous research, it unveils the strategies they deployed to suppress the revolutionary wave, from propaganda and surveillance to mass arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings. It illuminates the power dynamics within these institutions and how their uneasy unity was both a response to the revolution and a determinant of its eventual fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664157458668,"sku":"9781804297605","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804297605-counterrevolution-in-egypt.jpg?v=1779660339"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hossam-el-hamalawy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}