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Saudi Arabia (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R3,640
Discovery Miles 36 400
Saudi Arabia (Hardcover, New): Sherifa Zuhur

Saudi Arabia (Hardcover, New)

Sherifa Zuhur

Series: Nations in Focus

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This book describes all aspects of Saudi Arabia, including its government, economy, society, and culture, as well as its role in the Middle East and its position internationally. In this comprehensive introduction to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, author Sherifa Zuhur reveals the fascinating people, culture, politics, and economic development of the largest Arab country of the Middle East. The book provides a detailed summary of Arabian history from the earliest settlements on the Arabian peninsula to the present day, with a focus on the rise of the current Saudi regime. It provides essential background on the oil politics of the Kingdom dating back to the discovery of oil in the late 1930s, an account of Saudi Arabia's subsequent economic advancement, and explanations of emerging societal issues such as labor importation and the changing roles of women. Saudi Arabia also details the Kingdom's cultural and religious milieu, including its music, poetry, architecture, legal system, and prominence in the Islamic world. Provides a comprehensive bibliography full of suggestions for further reading and materials to bolster research Includes a glossary section that defines and describes important terms and concepts

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Imprint: ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin: United States
Series: Nations in Focus
Release date: 2012
First published: 2012
Authors: Sherifa Zuhur
Dimensions: 254 x 178 x 38mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 541
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-1-59884-571-6
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
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LSN: 1-59884-571-3
Barcode: 9781598845716

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