The Arab Gulf States - (Washington Papers) by J Peterson (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This book opens with an interesting question: Why do monarchies, which seem to be dying out everywhere else, thrive in the Middle East?
- About the Author: J. E. PETERSON is Adjunct Fellow in Middle East Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
- 176 Pages
- Political Science, Civil Rights
- Series Name: Washington Papers
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About the Book
This book opens with an interesting question: Why do monarchies, which seem to be dying out everywhere else, thrive in the Middle East? The answer by Peterson, an expert on the Arabian peninsula who has already written fine books on Oman and North Yemen, is that the Emirs of the Arab Gulf have sought to be accountable to their citizens through a flexible mixture of traditional assemblies like the diwan and modern instruments like parliaments and an independent press. Peterson illustrates his argument with detailed case studies of political institutions in Kuwait and Bahrain and with looser comparisons of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Lucid writing and fascinating anecdotes make the text accessible to undergraduates interested in the Gulf, modernization, or democratization in the Third World. Choice
Book Synopsis
This book opens with an interesting question: Why do monarchies, which seem to be dying out everywhere else, thrive in the Middle East? The answer by Peterson, an expert on the Arabian peninsula who has already written fine books on Oman and North Yemen, is that the Emirs of the Arab Gulf have sought to be accountable to their citizens through a flexible mixture of traditional assemblies like the diwan and modern instruments like parliaments and an independent press. Peterson illustrates his argument with detailed case studies of political institutions in Kuwait and Bahrain and with looser comparisons of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Lucid writing and fascinating anecdotes make the text accessible to undergraduates interested in the Gulf, modernization, or democratization in the Third World. ChoiceReview Quotes
". . . as an analysis of the often halting steps so far taken toward political participation in the area it will remain a useful survey for some time to come." --Journal of Developing Areas
About the Author
J. E. PETERSON is Adjunct Fellow in Middle East Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
