Egyptians in Revolt

‘Egyptians in Revolt’ investigates the political economy of the Egyptian labor and student movements. Using elements of social movement theory within a broad political economy framework, it assesses labor and student mobilizations in four eras of contemporary Egyptian history: the pre-1952 Era, the Nasser Era, the Sadat Era, and the Mubarak Era. _x005F_x000D_ ‘Egyptians in Revolt’ examines how both movements responded to the political economy pressures of the respective eras. It argues that political opportunities and threats have had a significant impact on both student and labor mobilizations. The book also looks at how the movements have, at times, been able to affect government policies. _x005F_x000D_