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History of Saudi Arabia /
"This updated edition analyses the challenges, both internal and external, facing Saudi Arabia in the twenty-first century. Two new chapters discuss the political, economic and social developments in the aftermath of 9/11, painting a vivid picture of a country shocked by terrorism and condemned...
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| Format: | Printed Book |
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New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2010.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | |a History of Saudi Arabia / |
| 250 | |a 2nd ed. | ||
| 260 | |a New York : |b Cambridge University Press, |c 2010. | ||
| 300 | |a xxii, 317 p. : |b ill., maps ; | ||
| 520 | |a "This updated edition analyses the challenges, both internal and external, facing Saudi Arabia in the twenty-first century. Two new chapters discuss the political, economic and social developments in the aftermath of 9/11, painting a vivid picture of a country shocked by terrorism and condemned by the international community. Madawi Al-Rasheed reveals that fragmentation of royal politics, a failing economy and fermenting Islamist dissent posed serious threats to state and society in 2001. She assesses the consequent state reforms introduced under pressure of terrorism, international scrutiny and a social mobilisation of men, women and minorities struggling to shape their future against a background of repression and authoritarian rule. While Saudi Arabia is still far from establishing a fourth state, there are signs that the people are ready for a serious change that will lead them to a state of institutions rather than princes"--Provided by publisher. | ||
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