The People WantThe People Want: the first half of slogans chanted by millions of Arab protesters in 2011 revealed a long suppressed craving for democracy. But huge social and economic problems were also laid bare by their demands. In this landmark work, noted Middle East analyst Gilbert Achcar assesses the roots and dynamics of the Arab uprisings and analyses the specific socio economic features that hinder the region's development. Achcar also sheds light on the