{"product_id":"a-history-of-saudi-arabia-9780521747547","title":"A History of Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; 1. Society and politics, 1744–1818 and 1824–91; 2. The emerging state, 1902–32; 3. Control and loyalty, 1932–53; 4. The politics of dissent, 1953–73; 5. From affluence to austerity, 1973–90; 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.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767731945815,"sku":"9780521747547","price":25.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780521747547.jpg?v=1758714608","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-history-of-saudi-arabia-9780521747547","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}