Kuwait In Brief

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Kuwait
ISBN : UCLA:L0075260281

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Kuwait in Brief by Anonim Pdf

Author : Yaʻqūb Yūsuf Ḥijjī
Publisher : Arabian Publishing Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Dhows
ISBN : 0955889448

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Kuwait and the Sea by Yaʻqūb Yūsuf Ḥijjī Pdf

Kuwait has been inhabited for millennia, but began to emerge as an Arab shaikhdom relatively late, after the arrival of the `Utub clans of central Arabia during the first decades of the 18th century. Entering the historical record first as a junction of caravan and sea routes, it quickly grew to be a commercial rival to Basra at the head of the Gulf. --

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Kuwait
ISBN : WISC:89068203439

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Kuwait Monthly Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Tresilian
Publisher : Saqi
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780863568022

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A Brief Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature by David Tresilian Pdf

Modern Arabic literature remains little known and poorly understood despite growing curiosity among European readers. This brief introduction offers a unique overview, focusing on developments over the last fifty years. It provides a guide to the literary landscape, indicating the major landmarks in the shape of authors, ideas and debates. The picture that emerges shows that the literature of the modern Arab world, Europe's closest neighbour, is not so far from us as we are sometimes encouraged to think. A timely contribution to the dialogue between East and West, bringing modern Arabic literature into the mainstream for English-speaking readers. 'Tresilian's book is not only informative about its subject but also provides thought-provoking messages to the general reader.' -- Denys Johnson Davies Banipal

Author : Amal Al-Malki,David Kaufer,Suguru Ishizaki,Kira Dreher
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780931241

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Arab Women in Arab News by Amal Al-Malki,David Kaufer,Suguru Ishizaki,Kira Dreher Pdf

This book addresses east-west understandings of Arab women as portrayed through translated media. The vast majority of media studies on Arab women are western-based. They study the effect of western stereotypes in western media depictions of Arab women. There is a vast scholarly literature tracing western stereotypes of Arab women from medieval times to the present. From 1800, the dominant western stereotype of Arab women depicts them as passive and oppressed. Thirty years of social science media research in the west has shown that media images of Arab women reinforce this two hundred year old stereotype. Much of this research has studied silent "image bites" of Arab women, where women are pictured in veils and their own voices are replaced by western captions or voice-overs. This book sets out to answer this question. To answer it, we contracted with a global news translation service from the Middle East to collect and translate a sample of 22 months of new summaries from 103 Arab media sources belonging to 22 Arab countries. Filtering the summaries that contained one or more female keywords (e.g., woman, mother, aunt, sister, she) yielded 2, 061 summaries between September 2005 and June of 2007. Using the 2,061 summaries as input data, a coding scheme was developed for "active" and "passive" female behaviors based on verb-phrase analysis and conventions of English-language news-reporting.

Author : Debbie Nevins,Maria O'Shea
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502636416

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Kuwait by Debbie Nevins,Maria O'Shea Pdf

Situated at the edge of the Persian Gulf, this small and oil-rich country only became an independent nation in 1961. The whole of Kuwait is covered by a dry and undulating desert, which leads to the wealthy chalets and beach houses on the coast. The Kuwaiti people lived through the Gulf War in 1991, but since then they have experienced peace and prosperity in the otherwise tumultuous region. Readers will learn more about the Kuwaitis, their land, and their culture in this informative book, featuring vibrant photographs and rich narratives.

Author : Michael S. Casey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781573567473

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The History of Kuwait by Michael S. Casey Pdf

The tiny country of Kuwait grabbed the world's attention during the Gulf War, during which its natural petroleum resource became the envy of its neighboring country of Iraq. But Kuwait's history goes back long before any oil was discovered, back to Mesopotamian settlements as early as 3000 BCE. Ideal for high school students as well as general readers, History of Kuwait offers a comprehensive look at how such a small country could, essentially, rule the world with just one natural resource. From sheikhdom to British protectorate to independence to invasion, Kuwait's history is long and rich with culture. Michael S. Casey demonstrates how this Middle Eastern gem has grown throughout the centuries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Peace
ISBN : UOM:39015081472139

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United States Institute of Peace in Brief by Anonim Pdf

Author : British Broadcasting Corporation. Monitoring Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Africa
ISBN : UCAL:B3262423

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Summary of World Broadcasts by British Broadcasting Corporation. Monitoring Service Pdf

Author : Paul Grieve
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472107558

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A Brief Guide to Islam by Paul Grieve Pdf

Exploring the beliefs, history and politics of the ordinary people of Muslim countries, Grieve cuts through the complexities as he examines all aspects of Islam. He also addresses the big issues: can Islam support true democracy? Is true democracy what the West really wants for Muslim countries or are we merely seeking a cover of legitimacy for a policy of 'might is right'? Paul Grieve is an unbeliever - he is not a born-again Muslim, a proselytizer or a frustrated desert romantic. His aim is to inform. The result is an accessible but never simplistic guide that challenges stereotypical views, from women and banking to war and Malcolm X. Complete with advice for visitors to Muslim countries, and with carefully chosen primary sources, maps and illustrations, this is the ideal summary for the reader looking for an unbiased overview of the religious and political world issues that have become part of our everyday lives.

Author : David Wearing
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509532063

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AngloArabia by David Wearing Pdf

UK ties with Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf monarchies are under the spotlight as never before. Huge controversy surrounds Britain’s alliances with these deeply repressive regimes, and the UK’s key supporting role in the disastrous Saudi-led intervention in Yemen has lent added urgency to the debate. What lies behind the British government’s decision to place politics before principles in the Gulf? Why have Anglo-Arabian relations grown even closer in recent years, despite ongoing, egregious human rights violations? In this ground-breaking analysis, David Wearing argues that the Gulf Arab monarchies constitute the UK’s most important and lucrative alliances in the global south. They are central both to the British government’s ambitions to retain its status in the world system, and to its post-Brexit economic strategy. Exploring the complex and intertwined structures of UK-Gulf relations in trade and investment, arms sales and military cooperation, and energy, Wearing shines a light on the shocking lengths to which the British state has gone in order to support these regimes. As these issues continue to make the headlines, this book lifts the lid on ‘AngloArabia’ and what’s at stake for both sides.

Author : Anthony Axon,Susan Hewitt
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789004423817

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Kuwait 1975/76 - 2019 by Anthony Axon,Susan Hewitt Pdf

The third in a new series, the Contemporary Archive of the Islamic World (CAIW), this title draws on the resources of Cambridge-based World of Information, which since 1975 has followed the politics and economics of the region. Kuwait’s documented history begins in the mid-19th Century. Its location established it as an important entrepôt at the head of the Arabian Gulf. Notionally under Ottoman rule, it became a de facto protectorate of Great Britain. The discovery of oil changed Kuwait beyond recognition. It gained full independence in 1971 and was long considered the most developed state in the Gulf. Coveted by Iraq, it was invaded in 1990. It also played a part in the2003 invasion of Iraq.

Author : Stephanie C. Fox
Publisher : QueenBeeBooks
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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An American Woman in Kuwait by Stephanie C. Fox Pdf

An American Woman in Kuwait is a travelogue written by an American lawyer who accompanied her husband, a Ph.D. immunologist, to Kuwait. The trip spanned almost six months, during the cooler parts of the year, from November 2004 to May 2005. This is an account that is academic rather than light armchair reading. Kuwait is a tiny nation covered almost entirely by barren desert. Its huge petroleum reserves and strategic location have made it a playing field on which great military conflicts have been settled during the past two decades. The country, located at the northern end of the Persian Gulf, became one of the wealthiest nations in history following discovery of oil in 1938 and development of the oil fields brought its citizens an unparalleled level of personal comfort. The author lived among Kuwaitis, ate traditional foods, mingled with Kuwaitis, studied Kuwaiti history, visited most of its museums, and spent a weekend with her husband at the Wafra Farms Oasis as Kuwaitis celebrated their Independence and Liberation Day holidays. She was even lucky enough to meet Kuwait’s most famous woman suffragist, Rola A. Al-Dashti, Ph.D. Stephanie made friends with Kuwaitis. She and her husband met people from Kuwait’s large community of expatriates – Egyptians, Turks, Syrians, and even one man from Saudi Arabia, which led to a hilarious encounter. Their cat, Scheherazade, a Kuwaiti war veteran herself, accompanied Stephanie to Kuwait. An American Woman in Kuwait is also the perfect guide for anyone traveling with a pet in the Islamic world. The book includes a glossary of Arabic words with a bibliography of the books and articles she read while in Kuwait.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1260 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112063914284

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Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents by Anonim Pdf

Author : J. D. Parker
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483145228

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Energy Conservation Measures by J. D. Parker Pdf

Energy Conservation Measures focuses on the progress in research, development, design, field testing, and applications relative to the use and conservation of energy. Containing the works of various authors who have conducted extensive studies in this field, the book presents lengthy discussions and case studies on the use and conservation of energy. The text outlines the relationship of energy and advancement in Third World and developing countries, which is further clarified by the presentation of energy conservation measures and techniques conducted in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and other industrial locations. Stressing the need for energy conservation, the book also discusses heat recovery in air conditioning and refrigeration. A review of the processes involved in seawater desalination is then given, as well as the consideration of the role that municipal services can play in achieving higher energy efficiencies. Energy-efficient applications in the electrical power sector are also discussed. The book is recommended to readers who are interested in the advancement of energy saving measures, processes, and techniques. Considering the value of the discussions presented, the readers will find this book a valuable source of information in their studies.