Title
A history of Saudi Arabia / Madawi al-Rasheed.
Edition
2nd ed.
ISBN
9780521747547 (pbk.)
0521747546 (pbk.)
9780521761284
052176128X
Publication Details
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Language
English
Description
xxii, 317 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Call Number
DS224.52 .A43 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification
953.805
Summary
"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"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
