Rana Jawad 
Social welfare and religion in the Middle East [PDF ebook] 
A Lebanese perspective

As religion continues to regain its centrality in both academic and policy circles around the world, this book presents a new framework which examines the complex social and political dynamics shaping social welfare in the Middle East. Based on an in-depth study of the major Muslim and Christian religious welfare organisations in Lebanon (including Hezbollah), and drawing upon supplementary research conducted in Iran, Egypt and Turkey, the book argues that religion is providing sophisticated solutions to the major social and economic problems of the Middle East. It will be of use to students and academics of social policy, sociology, politics and Middle Eastern studies.

A propos de l’auteur

Rana Jawad is Professor of Global Social Policy at the University of Birmingham. Her main research interests are the roles of religion and culture in social policy, and the history of social policy, social movements and voluntary organisations. She has particular regional expertise on the Middle East and the UK.