The Political Culture Of Leadership In The United Arab Emirates
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The book describes the impact of cultural perceptions on rulers' behaviors in the United Arab Emirates, once the Trucial States. Despite differences in size, economic resources, and external political pressures, the seven emirates' rulers utilized very similar cultural expectations to gain the support of others. The author describes what has generally been only touched upon before--the significant but largely "invisible" roles women and marriage play in the political process of tribal societies.
Preface ixThe Economic and Political Context 1The Cultural Context 15Early Leaders of Abu Dhabi 31Zaid the Great and the Consolidation of Abu Dhabi 51The Bani Sultan and the Transformation of Abu Dhabi 71The Maktums (Al Bu Falasa) and the Development of Dubai 97Sharja and Ras al Khaima (RAK) During Early Qawasim Rule 123Sharja and Ras al Khaima (RAK) Separate Under Qawasim Rule 139Preserving Ajman Independence Under Al Bu Khuraiban 165Um al Qaiwain's (UAQ) Survival Under the Mualla 179The Sharqiyin and Pursuit of Fujairan Independence 193The Political Culture of Leadership 217Notes 237Bibliography 251Index of Local People and Tribes 255Index 261
