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A survey of the modern history and development of Oman. Booknews Analyzes the structures and processes of Omani politics and society as the country moves from a period of elation while spending its recently discovered oil revenues to the imminence of a more austere future. Examines the evolution of Omani society, looking especially at participation, the role of women, and proactive efforts to manage economic change. Also looks at foreign policy, focusing on relations with the northern Gulf states, with the states of the Arabian peninsula, and with the West. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
IllustrationsPreface1Terra Firma and People12The Legacy of History193Political Culture, Civil Society, and Prospects for Democratization554Political Development and the Challenge of Modernization855Issues in Economic Development1196Changing Gender Relations and Development1517Oman's Foreign Policy: The Gulf Regional System and the Northern Gulf States1818Oman's Foreign Policy and the Arabian Peninsula213Selected Bibliography239Index243
