Reconstructing Rural Egypt: Ahmed Hussein And The History Of Egyptian Development Ahmed Hussein And The History Of Egyptian Development

Amy J. Johnson's book provides the rich and untold story of the architect behind Egypt's inspired and highly successful social reform policies. The Rural Social Centers of the German-educated Ahmed Hussein were the cornerstones of his project initiatives, and these centers integrated social services through complete community participation. His programs flourished and were used as models for rural development projects worldwide. After the 1952 revolution, Hussein's influence waned, and he refused to participate in Gamal Abd el-Nasir's development schemes. Abd el-Nasr's eventual obliteration of Hussein's reform projects led to Hussein's resignation. Although he never again became involved in public life, Hussein created a school of thought in Egypt that endures today. Johnson chronicles current efforts of several organizations to revive Hussein's methods and reform agenda. "A biography of senior Egyptian official Ahmed Hussein, Amy J. Johnson's book provides the untold story of the architect behind Egypt's inspired and highly successful social reform policies." "Johnson provides an in-depth look at how western ideas of social science entered into and became a part of Egyptian reform projects. The cornerstone of the German-educated Hussein was his Rural Social Centers project initiative, which integrated social services through complete community participation. His programs flourished and were used as models for rural development projects worldwide. After the 1952 revolution, however, Hussein's influence waned, and he refused to participate in Abd al-Nasir's development schemes. He compromised by serving as the new government's Ambassador to the U.S. But Gamal al-Nasir's eventual obliteration of Hussein's reform projects led to Hussein's resignation. Although he never again became involved in public life, Hussein created a school of thought in Egypt that endures today. Johnson chronicles current efforts afoot by several organizations to revive Hussein's methods and reform agenda."--Jacket Origins Of Hussein's Reform Ideas -- The Professor And The Inspector -- The Ministry Of Social Affairs And The Rural Centers Project -- Gaining International Recognition -- After 1952, Hussein And Gamal Abd Al-nasir -- Hussein's Legacy. Amy J. Johnson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 283-295) And Index. The Rural Social Centres of the German-educated Ahmed Hussein were the cornerstones of his project initiatives, encouraging integrated social services through complete community participation. Amy J. Johnson analyses his career and the development of ideas of social reform in Egypt.