Historiography in Saudi Arabia - Globalization and the State in the Middle East (Hardcover, New)

Saudi Arabia is generally and justifiably viewed as a country with some of the fewest democratic institutions and the weakest traditions of pluralism. It is therefore surprising to learn that at least in one corner of the Saudi world, there can be found a plurality of opinions and lively debate. Jorg Matthias Determann brings this element to light by analyzing an important field of cultural activity in Saudi Arabia: historical writing. Since the 1920s local, tribal, Shi'i and dynastic histories have contributed to a growing plurality of narratives. Paradoxically, this happened because of the expansion of the Saudi state, including state provision of mass education. It was also due to globalizing processes, such as the spread of the internet. In challenging the widely-held perception of Saudi Arabia as an irredeemably closed and monolithic society, Historiography in Saudi Arabia provides a deeper understanding of modern Arab historiography, the Saudi state, and education and scholarship in the Middle East.

General

Imprint:	I.B. Tauris
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	December 2013
Authors:	Joerg Matthias Determann
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	352
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-78076-664-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78076-664-5
Barcode:	9781780766645

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