A Al-Rasheed, Madawi creator text bibliography nyu New York Cambridge University Press 2010 2nd ed. monographic eng

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317 p. : "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. Machine generated contents note: 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. Madawi al-Rasheed. Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-305) and index. a-su--- History & geography Islamic History Saudi Arabia History 21st century DS224.52 .A43 2010 953.805 RAS/H 9780521644129 2009043212 http://assets.cambridge.org/97805217/61284/cover/9780521761284.jpg http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2009043212-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2009043212-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2009043212-d.html http://assets.cambridge.org/97805217/61284/cover/9780521761284.jpg http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2009043212-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2009043212-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2009043212-d.html DLC 091015 20200515090729.0 15945962