Oman: Political Development in a Changing World - Rilegato

Riphenburg, Carol J.

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ISBN 10: 0275961443 ISBN 13: 9780275961442

Casa editrice: Praeger Pub Text, 1998

Riassunto

Riphenburg systematically analyzes the dynamics of Oman's current political and economic development. Not only does she bring readers up-to-date on the country's efforts to move toward a semiparticipatory and semiconstitutional form of government, but she also investigates Oman's approach to the challenges it will encounter in the 21st century. These problems include: a future of declining oil resources and of rapid population growth, an era that will demand the development of the country's human resources and call upon them to diversify and privatize the economy.

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L'autore:

CAROL J. RIPHENBURG is Associate Professor of Political Science at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. She has written and lectured extensively on the role of women in Middle Eastern and African politics and society.

Product Description:

The Sultanate of Oman overlooks one of the most strategic waterways in the Middle East: the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing the guardianship of the Strait with Iran, Oman's position is of key importance to the security of the entire Gulf, which holds a large portion of the world's oil resources. In a 1970 palace coup, Sultan Qaboos ibn Sa'id overthrew the repressive and reclusive rule of his father and embarked on a programme of modernization. Oman became one of the success stories of the developing world, instituting a modern educational system, creating a modern infrastructure, becoming an oil exporter and constructing an elaborate social welfare system. Today the country faces a host of challenges. Oman cannot defend itself from hostile neighbours, without assistance. Restructuring Omani society and the economy present even greater difficulties. Moreover, change must occur at a time when Islamic movements pose a significant political threat, and oil income is not sufficient to meet the country's social and economic needs. This book is an overview of all these issues and problems.

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• Editore: Praeger Pub Text
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0275961443
• ISBN 13: 9780275961442
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 248