Oman Under Qaboos: From Coup to Constitution, 1970-1996

by Calvin H. Allen, W. Lynn Rigsbee II

Overview

This is an examination of the political, economic and social development of Oman from the accession Sultan Qaboos in a palace coup in 1970 to the promulation of the basic law of 1996. The book argues that the sultanate does not follow the "rentier" model but the patriarchal tradition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714650012
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/30/2000
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Calvin H. Allen, W. Lynn Rigsbee II

Table of Contents

Digest of Middle East Studies

"This is the definitive and best-designed work on the current ruler of Oman...likely to remain the definitive study and a source of primary reference on the country and its ruler"s accomplishment for some time and should be considered as indispensable study for students and scholars alike."



Middle East Journal,winter 00

"Allen and Rigsbee have an exciting story to tell and they tell it well."



"Highly recommended for students and scholars of contemporary Middle East."

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Editorial Reviews

Allen (history, U of Memphis) and Rigsbee (political science, Marshall U., Huntington, West Virginia) describe the rapid political, economic, military, foreign policy, and social developments in the Persian Gulf country from when Qaboos bin Sa'id Al-Sa'id overthrew his father with British backing, to the promulgation of a constitution-like document, the Basic Law. They focus on the continuity between the old and new regimes, and the domestic and international factors that have influenced government policies. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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