On Saudi Arabia : its people, past, religion, contradictions, and future / by Karen Elliott House.
On Saudi Arabia : its people, past, religion, contradictions, and future / by Karen Elliott House.
On Saudi Arabia : its people, past, religion, contradictions, and future / by Karen Elliott House.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
Date
2012.
Call Numbers
G 2013/430
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
x, 308 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Contents
Fragile -- Al Saud survival skills -- Islam : dominant and divided -- The social labyrinth -- Females and fault lines -- The young and the restless -- Princes -- Failing grades -- Plans, paralysis, and poverty -- Outcasts -- ... and outlaws -- Succession -- Saudi scenarios -- On pins and needles --...
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2012.
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Summary
A journalist draws on three decades of firsthand experience to profile contemporary Saudi Arabia, offering insight into its leaders, citizens, cultural complexities, and international prospects.
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On Saudi Arabia : its people, past, religion, contradictions, and future / by Karen Elliott House.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-289).
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G 2013/430
Record Identifier
74VvyjJQmAvA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvyjJQmAvA
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ISBN
0307272168 (hbk.)
9780307272164 (hbk.)
DDC
953.8
MMS ID
991016227989702626
