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Saudi Arabia: Technocrats In A Traditional Society : (american university studies) Henry H. Albers

By: Language: English Publication details: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers 1989Description: 230pISBN:
  • 9780820410951
DDC classification:
  • 953.8053  ALB
Summary: This fascinating book on the emerging technocratic elite in Saudi Arabia focuses upon several interrelated subjects. One of them is the governance of a secular university within a context of conservative religious norms reinforced by an authoritarian regime. Another is the response of a highly traditional society to an industrial revolution accompanied by the intrusion of Western culture. Finally, consideration is given to the new technocrats educated in American, British, and Saudi universities and their potential impact upon the ruling Al Sauds, the Islamic religion, international and oil policies, and future political change.
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English Books Anna Centenary Library 7TH FLOOR, B WING 953.8053 ALB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 218826

This fascinating book on the emerging technocratic elite in Saudi Arabia focuses upon several interrelated subjects. One of them is the governance of a secular university within a context of conservative religious norms reinforced by an authoritarian regime. Another is the response of a highly traditional society to an industrial revolution accompanied by the intrusion of Western culture. Finally, consideration is given to the new technocrats educated in American, British, and Saudi universities and their potential impact upon the ruling Al Sauds, the Islamic religion, international and oil policies, and future political change.

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