A History of Saudi Arabia(English, Hardcover, al-Rasheed Madawi)

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A History of Saudi Arabia(English, Hardcover, al-Rasheed Madawi) is written by al-Rasheed Madawi and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 052176128X (ISBN 10) and 9780521761284 (ISBN 13).

This 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.