The fragility of the Lebanese state / edited by Natalie Ann Ghosn and Hanna Samir Kassab.
| Other author | Ghosn, Natalie Ann, editor. |
| Other author | Kassab, Hanna Samir, 1984- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2024] |
| Description | xiv, 188 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction / Dr. Natalie Ann Ghosn, Esq. -- The Present Context / Hussain Abdul-Hussain -- Accountability and the Beirut Blast / Mazen Houtait -- The October 17 Uprising and the Freedom of Assembly and Expression / Mazen Houtait -- A Failing Judiciary Critical Examination / Maya Dghaidi -- The Collapse of the Financial Market : The Case of Lebanon / Dr. Said Elfalkani -- Healthcare Crisis in Lebanon / Dr. Nicolas Georges Zouain -- Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon / Dr. Saja Al Zoubi -- Conclusion : Geopolitical Implications / Dr. Hanna Samir Kassab. |
| Abstract | "In 2024, Lebanon entered the fifth year of a crippling economic crisis that has decimated the value of the Lebanese pound, crippled its medical and education systems, and limited the state provision of essential public services- such as electricity, which is not available for more than a few hours a day by state provision. While all those living in Lebanon feel the effects of these dire circumstances, those from marginalized communities such as migrant and domestic workers, the elderly, children, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities or poor health, etc. have been disproportionately affected. To add fuel to the fire, the already dire refugee situation in Lebanon has been exasperated by one national crisis after another from the Beirut Blast of August 4, 2020 to the COVID-19 Pandemic to government collapse and finally the rapid devaluation of the Lebanese Pound (LBP). There have been many effects, among the most dire is the migration of the highly educated Lebanese citizenry from Lebanon to third countries. The substantial brain drain from Lebanon is likely to have a significant impact on the country's future for generations to come. The Fragility of the Lebanese State explores the causes and potential solutions of this crisis"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Fragility of the Lebanese state Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2024] 9781666968859 |
| LCCN | 2024024052 |
| ISBN | 9781666968842 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1666968846 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | 40032470759 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | DS87.54 .F73 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |