Description |
viii, 439 pages : maps ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The Arab world -- Deception and division: 1914-48 -- Hope and disaster: 1948-70 -- Despair: 1970-93 -- The corruption of the state -- Economic stagnation -- The collapse of Algeria -- The search for a reason -- The demand for legitimate government -- The IMF's medicine -- Structural reform -- Political Islam -- Islamic government -- Steps towards democracy -- Society and democracy -- The problems of Saudi Arabia -- Pressures for peace -- Peace -- A pragmatic Arab world -- The West and the Arabs. |
Subject |
Arab countries -- Politics and government -- 1945-
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Arab countries. |
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Politics and government. |
Chronological Term |
1945- |
Subject |
Arab countries -- Economic conditions.
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Economic conditions. |
ISBN |
0674455207 alkaline paper $27.50 |
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