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A History of Saudi Arabia
Madawi Al-Rasheed
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Paperback. This new edition covers the political, economic and social developments in Saudi Arabia since 9/11 to the present day. Num Pages: 342 pages, 8 b/w illus. 2 maps 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; HBJF1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 494. 340 pages, 8 b/w illus. 2 maps 3 tables. This new edition covers the political, economic and social developments in Saudi Arabia since 9/11 to the present day. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; HBJF1. Dimension: 200 x 135 x 17. Weight: 548.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
340
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
494g
Number of Pages
342
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521747547
SKU
V9780521747547
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About Madawi Al-Rasheed
Madawi Al-Rasheed is Professor of Anthropology of Religion at King's College, London. She specialises in Saudi history, politics, religion and society. Her recent publications include Contesting the Saudi State (2007) and Kingdom without Borders (2008).
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