Identity Dilemmas, State-Building, and Society: RCD Explores the Intellectual Legacy of Faleh Abdul-Jabar
This volume provides a comprehensive exploration of Abdul-Jabar's intellectual positions, highlighting his influence on a generation of researchers and his unique analytical approach to religious, social, and political realities.
The book is structured to provide a multi-dimensional view of Abdul-Jabar’s scholarship, covering:
· Intellectual Upbringing: An analysis of his local environment, intellectual socialization, and the cognitive backgrounds that shaped his thought.
· The Concept of Iraqi Society: A deep dive into his definition of local society and the specific obstacles hindering the construction of a modern state and a robust civil society.
· Identity and Nationalism: Examining his theories on identity, the nation-state, and the complexities of nationalism within the Iraqi context.
· Pillars of the State: A review of the political, cultural, legal, and economic foundations necessary for state-building as envisioned in Abdul-Jabar’s sociological model.
Faleh Abdul-Jabar was one of Iraq's most prominent sociologists, known for his critical analysis of power structures, tribes, and religious movements. This book acts as a vital reference for scholars looking to understand:
1. The transition from traditional social structures to modern statehood.
2. The "dilemmas of identity" that continue to shape Middle Eastern politics.
3. The methodology of using sociological tools to diagnose political crises.
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) continues its commitment to publishing high-quality academic research that addresses the fundamental challenges of the Iraqi state. By documenting the legacy of thinkers like Faleh Abdul-Jabar, the Center aims to provide policymakers and researchers with the analytical depth required for national development and social cohesion.