The Collective Dream: Egyptians Longing For A Better Life

The book explores the connection between the Revolution of 25th January 2011 and the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser through cultural manifestations, highlighting the concept of "collective dreaming" to understand the subliminal feelings that unite millions of people during socially transformative moments. It is relevant to social movement studies, cultural studies, and cultural sociology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 233 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book explores the connections between two pivotal moments in Egypt's history: the Revolution of January 25, 2011, and the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser. It introduces the concept of "collective dreaming" to capture the underlying emotions that shape experiences during socially transformative events. The author has conducted extensive research on the structure of feelings that unite individuals from diverse backgrounds, including activists and the broader revolutionary movement. In certain historical periods, hopes and aspirations resonate with millions of people across different walks of life, including students, workers, farmers, and middle-class professionals. Nagaty refers to this phenomenon as the "collective dream," a concept that has been passed down through generations of Egyptians. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of social movement studies, cultural studies, and cultural sociology.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031350122
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023