Title: Politics and Ethnic Identity in Plural Societies of the Middle East

      Author: Li Haipeng (Department of Arabic Language and Culture, School of Foreign Languages, Peking University)

      Publisher: World Affairs Press

      Date of Publish: 2020-04-01

      ISBN: 9787501260911

      Pages：250

      Brief Introduction:

     In Middle East, the coexistence of multiple sects and ethnic groups has always been a significant feature of the social composition in various countries. Identity politics based on sect and ethnic identity is also an important factor that cannot be ignored in Middle Eastern politics. "Politics and Ethnic Identity in Plural Societies of the Middle East" selects the Lebanese Druze as a research case, attempts to take the sect-state relationship as the starting point, examines the historical formation and evolution of Lebanese Druze sect identity, and discusses the politics of Lebanon The political behavior pattern of the Druze elite within the framework.

     The content of "Politics and Ethnic Identity in a Plural Societies of the Middle East" is divided into four chapters: chapter 1, Druze origin, belief, system and pre-modern history, chapter 2, modern Lebanon state, the construction of political system and Druze ethnic identity, Chapter 3, participation in and rebellion against Lebanese sects' decentralized regime, Chapter 4, from hegemony to the political participation of the Druze under a fragile balance. The book combines history and theory with rich and comprehensive content.

     This book can be used as a reference for teachers, researchers and students in related fields, and it is also worth reading for readers interested in this field.