Quite original. This book offers an authoritative account of events linked to the Arab Spring. To speak about country-specific dynamics, the coeditors have compiled a magnificent set of authors. Most impressive is that the chapters capture rich descriptive accounts of events that illuminate the political realities surrounding the events of the Arab Spring.

(Amaney A. Jamal, Princeton University)

Debunks the simplistic narratives of youth-driven, social media revolutions in the Arab Spring.