Arab Elites:

"Provides a rare window into the shrouded arena of elite politics across the Arab world. [An] invaluable volume. "—Sean L. Yom, Arab Studies Journal

"Offers a good insight into current developments in elite change of the Arab world.... This book could become a cornerstone for further research."—Barbara Litzlbeck, Mediterranean Politics

"Well-written and informative.... [an] excellent book."—Choice

"This is an edited volume that does things right. The contributors work with a common vocabulary and shared concepts, and offer rich and diverse empirical observations."—Marc Lynch, Williams College

"A useful up-to-date political snapshot of all the major countries in the Arab world."—Clement Henry, University of Texas at Austin

• Politics and Elite Change in the Arab World—V. Perthes.
• NEW RULERS IN POWER.
• Jordan: Between Regime Survival and Economic Reform—A. Bank and O. Schlumberger.
• Morocco: Reconciling Continuity and Change—S. Zerhouni.
• Syria: Difficult Inheritance—V. Perthes.
• SUCCESSION LOOMS.
• Egypt: Succession Politics-Gamal Abdelnasser.
• Saudi Arabia: Dynamism Uncovered—I. Glosemeyer.
• SYSTEM PRESERVATION AND THE COOPERATION OF NEW ELITES.
• Algeria: System Continuity Through Elite Change—I. Werenfels.
• Tunisia: Economic Transformation and Political Restoration—S. Erdle.
• ELITE CHANGE UNDER DOMINATION.
• Lebanon: Building Political Dynasties—R. el-Husseini.
• Palestinian Territories: From State Building to Crisis Management—H.J. Rabe.
• CONCLUSION.
• Elite Change and System Maintenance—V. Perthes.