How did Tunisia succeed in eliminating the threat of militant Islamic fundamentalism? The author of this book examines the actions, which begin with the removal of the senile President Habib Bourguiba in 1987, known in Tunisia as "the change". Tunisia is now the only Muslim country to ban polygamy and to introduce state funded contraception. Tunisia's history is covered from the Phoenician era onward, with an analysis of the country's Islamic movement. The book then examines the efforts of Bourguiba's successor, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, to liberalize the economy, foster a Western orientation, and make education accessible to all. I
How did Tunisia succeed in eliminating the threat of militant Islamic fundamentalism? The author of this book examines the actions, which begin with the removal of the senile President Habib Bourguiba in 1987, known in Tunisia as "the change". Tunisia is now the only Muslim country to ban polygamy and to introduce state funded contraception. Tunisia's history is covered from the Phoenician era onward, with an analysis of the country's Islamic movement. The book then examines the efforts of Bourguiba's successor, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, to liberalize the economy, foster a Western orientation, and make education accessible to all. I
Foreword
Preface
Change of Guard
From Hannibal to Bourguiba
The Supreme Warrior
Fired by Islam
On With the New
A Nation in Step
Friendship in All Directions
Up to the Level
Honing a Nation
Preserving and Enriching
Into the New Millennium
Significant Dates
Ben Ali's Takeover Address
Preamble to the National Pact
Questions and Answers
Bibliography
Index
ANDREW BOROWIEC is a foreign correspondent with The Washington Times. He has more than 40 years' experience covering key areas of the world for The Associated Press, Chicago Sun-Times, and the Washington Star. Among his earlier books are Yugoslavia After Tito (Praeger, 1977) and The Mediterranean Feud (Praeger, 1983).
?This is a useful book about a little country tucked away between
Algeria and Lybia.?-The Washington Times
"This is a useful book about a little country tucked away between
Algeria and Lybia."-The Washington Times
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