Thesis (M.A.)--American University of Beirut, Department of Political Studies and Public Administration, 2012.
Advisor : Dr. Karim Makdisi, Associate Professor, Department of Political Studies and Public Administration--Members of Committee : Dr. Hilal Khashan, Professor, Department of Political Studies and Public Administration ; Dr. Samer Frangie, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Studies and Public Administration.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 209-237)