The essay focuses on the cultural cleavage that emerged in Tunisia after the 2010-2011 uprisings. Firstly, it chronicles the conflict opposing modernists to traditionalists, who uphold divergent notions of the sacred, during the transitional phase. Secondly, the post-revolutionary party system will be investigated so as to detect the leading outlooks on the ground. Finally, selected episodes of Tunisian modern history will enable to frame in the long-term the effectiveness of the cultural cleavage.

The revival of dīn wa dawla: controversies in post-revolutionary Tunisia

Daniela Melfa
2016-01-01

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The essay focuses on the cultural cleavage that emerged in Tunisia after the 2010-2011 uprisings. Firstly, it chronicles the conflict opposing modernists to traditionalists, who uphold divergent notions of the sacred, during the transitional phase. Secondly, the post-revolutionary party system will be investigated so as to detect the leading outlooks on the ground. Finally, selected episodes of Tunisian modern history will enable to frame in the long-term the effectiveness of the cultural cleavage.
2016
9781443896573
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