Oil, ideology and state autonomy in Egypt

The article argues that current ideology in Egypt facilitates the production and reproduction of a form of capitalism that is indigenous to the Gulf region and that has been penetrating Egypt ever since that country abandoned an independent development course and adopted the strategies of a rentier...

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Published in:Arab studies quarterly
Main Author: Moench, Richard U. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Pluto Journals 1988
In: Arab studies quarterly
Further subjects:B Social order
B Islam
B Egypt Islam Religiöser Fundamentalismus Petroleum Gesellschaftssystem Ideology
B Fundamentalism
B Ideology
B Egypt
B Petroleum
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Summary:The article argues that current ideology in Egypt facilitates the production and reproduction of a form of capitalism that is indigenous to the Gulf region and that has been penetrating Egypt ever since that country abandoned an independent development course and adopted the strategies of a rentier state. "Petro-Islam" refers to this imported version of Islam - not simply compatible with, but a product of, the regional economy. (DÜI-Hns)
ISSN:0271-3519
Contains:In: Arab studies quarterly