Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates /
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Laura S. Etheredge.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Britannica Educational Pub., in association with Rosen Educational Services,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2011.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xix, 160 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
SERIES
Series Title
Middle East: region in transition
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-154) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 Bahrain: The Land And Its People; Chapter 2 The Bahraini Economy; Chapter 3 Bahraini Government And Society; Chapter 4 Bahraini Cultural Life; Chapter 5 Bahrain: Past And Present; Chapter 6 Kuwait: The Land And Its People; Chapter 7 The Kuwaiti Economy; Chapter 8 Kuwaiti Government And Society; Chapter 9 Kuwaiti Cultural Life; Chapter 10 Kuwait: Past And Present; Chapter 11 Oman: The Land And Its People; Chapter 12 The Omani Economy; Chapter 13 Omani Government And Society; Chapter 14 Omani Cultural Life.
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Chapter 15 Oman: Past And Presentchapter 16 Qatar: The Land And Its People; Chapter 17 The Qatari Economy; Chapter 18 Qatari Government And Society; Chapter 19 Qatari Cultural Life; Chapter 20 Qatar: Past And Present; Chapter 21 United Arab Emirates: The Land And Its People; Chapter 22 The Emirati Economy; Chapter 23 Emirati Government And Society; Chapter 24 Emirati Cultural Life; Chapter 25 The United Arab Emirates: Past And Present; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Though smaller than most other Arab countries, the gulf states of Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates represent some of the most fascinating areas of the Middle East. A blend of traditional and modern, most of these states have become wealthy with oil money, which has allowed them to welcome foreign workers from diverse backgrounds, while retaining their Arab character. This absorbing volume surveys the organization, culture, and history of each of these states and their efforts to balance their ties with the Arab and international communities.