The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Brossura

Long, David E.; Maisel, Sebastian

 
9780813035116: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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ISBN 10: 0813035112 ISBN 13: 9780813035116
Casa editrice: Univ Pr of Florida, 2010

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"A book full of insights into a complex and often misunderstood society which has so far managed to reconcile the secularizing influences of modern technology with its strong religious traditions. . . . Sophisticated and penetrating."--International Journal

"Will undoubtedly become the new reference work on Saudi Arabia, and is accessible enough for undergraduates to use."--Middle East Studies Association Bulletin

 

"With succinct chapters on Saudi geography and people, history and politics, oil and development, foreign and security politics, and a particularly fine essay on the hajj, Long's book is remarkably successful in providing a feel for this country of startling contrasts and anomalies. . . . This short and readable handbook is an extraordinary resource for up-to-date information and fair-minded interpretation."--Choice

This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and includes new chapters on tradition and modernity and on Islam and society. It features extensive analysis of the substantial political, economic, and social changes that have taken place in the past ten years, including 9/11, the U.S. war on terror, the Saudi war on terror, oil pricing, and technological advancements.

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Informazioni sugli autori

David E. Long, a retired diplomat and professor, is currently an international consultant on the Middle East and international terrorism. Sebastian Maisel is assistant professor of Arabic and Middle East studies at Grand Valley State University.



David E. Long, a retired diplomat and professor, is currently an international consultant on the Middle East and international terrorism. Sebastian Maisel is assistant professor of Arabic and Middle East studies at Grand Valley State University.

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Editore
Univ Pr of Florida
Data di pubblicazione
2010
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0813035112
ISBN 13 
9780813035116
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
209
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
non disponibile

Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo

9780813014715: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0813014719 ISBN 13:  9780813014715
Casa editrice: Univ Pr of Florida, 1997
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