{"product_id":"a-history-of-saudi-arabia-9780521761284","title":"A History of Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Madawi Al-Rasheed\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Cambridge University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Cambridge University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Middle East - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47607248650391,"sku":"9780521761284","price":13222.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780521761284.webp?v=1775045955","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-history-of-saudi-arabia-9780521761284","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}