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1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 317 pages)
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Edition:
Second edition
ISBN:
9780511993510
Content:
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
Content:
Introduction -- 1. Society and politics, 1744-1818 and 1824-1891 --; 2. The emerging state, 1902-1932 -- 3. Control and loyalty, 1932-1953 -- 4. The politics of dissent, 1953-1973 -- 5. From affluence to austerity, 1973-1990 -- 6. The Gulf War and its aftermath, 1990-2000 -- 7. Narratives of the state, narratives of the people -- 8. The challenges of a new era -- 9. Modernising authoritarian rule
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521761284
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521747547
Additional Edition:
Print version ISBN 9780521761284
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9780511993510
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