| Description |
xxi, 336 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Whether Saudi Arabia can modernize without major social and religious upheaval remains to be seen, yet Yizraeli's research tracks several key avenues the regime may follow and the possible responses of its powerful elite"--P. [2] jacket. |
| Contents |
The political debate over the development issue in the 1950s and 1960s -- Contributions to Saudi development by oil, Aramco and the US government -- The ruling partnership between the House of Saʻud and the religious leadership : impact on the development process -- The royal family's development policy -- Outlines of the economic development policy -- The impact of economic development on demography -- The religious establishment reinforces its hold on society -- The struggle over education -- Trends in social stratification -- A society on the defensive. |
| Subject |
Saudi Arabia -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Saudi Arabia. |
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Nation-building -- Saudi Arabia.
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Nation-building. |
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Economic development -- Saudi Arabia.
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Economic development. |
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Social change -- Saudi Arabia.
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Social change. |
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Āl Saʻūd, House of.
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Āl Saʻūd, House of. |
| ISBN |
9780231702706 alkaline paper |
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0231702701 alkaline paper |
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9780231800792 |
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0231800797 |
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