All in the Family (Suny Series in Middle Eastern Studies)

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All in the Family (Suny Series in Middle Eastern Studies)

One of the most insightful and important contributions of the book lies in its well-articulated critique of the (simplistic) 'rentier state' theory, which attributes the resilience of Gulf regimes to their oil wealth and consequent ability to buy off the opposition. Such a critique is long overdue. The author's arguments and evidence to challenge the rentier theory should by themselves ensure that this book will receive much attention". -Guilain Denoeux, Colby College Michael Herb proposes a new paradigm for understanding politics in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. He critiques the theory of the rentier state and argues that we must put political institutions-and specifically monarchism-at the center of any explanation of Gulf politics. All in the Family provides a compelling and fresh analysis of the importance of monarchism in the region, and points out the crucial role of the ruling families in creating monarchal regimes. It addresses the issue of democratization in the Middle Eastern monarchies, arguing that the prospects for the gradual emergence of constitutional monarchy are better than is often thought.

Country	USA
Author	Michael Herb
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: State University of New York Press
Color	Brown
EAN	9780791441688
Edition	0
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0791441687
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State University of New York Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	376
PublicationDate	1999-05-27
Publisher	State University of New York Press
Studio	State University of New York Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

All in the Family (Suny Series in Middle Eastern Studies)

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