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OverviewDespite their small populations, the Arab states of the Gulf exercise an enormous and global influence. But all-too-often, these states are treated as if their only importance were as pawns in a global strategic board game, and are simply dealt with as mere models of the intersection of oil, wealth and power. Here, Dresch and Piscatori bring together a more nuanced picture: exploring how the citizen populations of these states define themselves in a wider context._x000D_ _x000D_ Examining the issues such as Gulf-owned transnational media, the role of women in the Kuwaiti state and the way Saudi Arabia manages the yearly influx of pilgrims for the Hajj, Monarchies and Nations is essential reading for all those interested in the society, politics and the future security of the Gulf._x000D_ Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul Dresch (Fellow by Special Election St John's College Oxford University Lecturer in Social Anthropology University of Oxford University of Oxford) , Paul Dresch (Fellow by Special Election St John's College Oxford University Lecturer in Social Anthropology University of Oxford University of Oxford) , James Piscatori (University of Durham, UK)Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company Imprint: I. B. Tauris & Company ISBN: 9781282527928ISBN 10: 1282527924 Pages: 311 Publication Date: 01 January 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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