Counter Revolutionary Egypt: From the Midan to the Neighbourhood

This book explores the emotional and affective dynamics of the Egyptian revolution, focusing on the experiences of the urban subaltern. It investigates the impact of revolutionary participation on protestors' engagement in street politics and analyzes the spatiality of affect in the context of the Maspero Triangle neighborhood. It also examines state efforts to counter revolutionary street politics by co-opting and dismantling politicized local practices. The book demonstrates how the revolutionary moment informed subsequent local activism, highlighting its disruptive and productive aspects in terms of contentious street politics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Focusing on the 25 January 2011 Egyptian revolution, this book delves into the intricate tapestry of its affective and emotional dynamics, unraveling their profound impact on the local realities and everyday politics of the urban subaltern. It explores the profound effects of revolutionary participation on the engagement of protestors in street politics, shedding light on the transformative power of collective action. Moreover, the author embarks on a captivating exploration of the spatiality of affect within the context of the Maspero Triangle neighborhood, highlighting the disruptive nature of the revolutionary moment and the emergence of informal political practices. Additionally, the book delves into state efforts to counter revolutionary street politics by co-opting and dismantling politicized local practices. It argues that the state's appropriation of the notion of the baltagi helped shape narratives surrounding thuggery, aimed at undermining the politics of the urban poor. Drawing upon extensive empirical fieldwork, the book ultimately demonstrates how the revolutionary moment informed subsequent local activism, showcasing its disruptive and productive qualities in the realm of contentious street politics.

Combining a rich tapestry of literature on affect and emotion, intersectional gender studies, and everyday politics, this book offers innovative and refreshed insights into the fields of political science and Middle East studies. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the Egyptian revolution and its aftermath, providing a comprehensive and insightful perspective on the complex dynamics that shaped this historic event.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032528526