Syria's Kurds

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Focusing on the dynamics of minority awareness, the book delves into the transformation of Kurdish identity in contemporary Syria. By integrating history, sociology, and anthropology, it examines the shift from ethnic 'dissimulation' to 'visibility' among the Kurdish population. Tejel highlights the conditions that have facilitated this change, providing a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding Kurdish identity and political strategy in a challenging socio-political landscape.