Oman Since 1856

Author : Robert Geran Landen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400878277

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Oman Since 1856 by Robert Geran Landen Pdf

Oman, a state in southeastern Arabia, is a prime example of a country that has not benefited greatly from modernization, but instead has fallen into economic and political insignificance as a result of economic and technological innovations introduced by the West. Prior to the nineteenth century Mr. Landen finds that native Omanis had developed a thriving maritime industry which was responsible for the country's economic health. With the advent of colonialism from the West, Oman’s fortunes declined. The changes that took place, the influence of British leaders who directed the political activities in Oman, and the internal politics of Oman are all considered. The last chapter contains speculations on the effect of the discovery of oil on the future of Oman. Originally published in 1967. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Khalid M. Al-Azri
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780415672412

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Social and Gender Inequality in Oman by Khalid M. Al-Azri Pdf

Looking at the social, political and legal changes in Oman since 1970, this book challenges the Islamic and tribal traditional cultural norms relating to marriage, divorce and women’s rights which guide social and legal practice in the modern Omani state. The book argues that despite the establishment of legal instruments guaranteeing equality for all citizens, the fact that the state depends upon Islamic and tribal elites for its legitimacy invalidates these guarantees in practice. Two particular features of the legal and cultural regulation of marriage and marital rights are focused on - the perceived requirement for kafa’aor equality in marriage between so called high and low socio-economic status peoples is examined, and the institution of talaq, which grants greater rights to men than to women in appeals for divorce. This book addresses highly complex subjects with great rigor, in terms of empirical research and engagement with theory, sociological and political as well as theological and legal. It is an interesting investigation of the divisions of authority between the state, Islam and tribal norms, highlighting barriers to reform in both Oman and wider Islamic society, and advocating the removal of such obstacles.

Author : J.E. Peterson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317291732

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Oman in the Twentieth Century by J.E. Peterson Pdf

Oman was ruled by the Al Bu Sa’id for 250 years, and during this period the fortunes of the state varied considerably. But in July 1970, as a result of a palace coup, the state abruptly turned away from isolation and traditions of the past. The most obvious alteration was in the dramatic change in the outward appearance of the country, particularly as exemplified by the rejection of the long era of stagnation and the parallel emphasis on socio-economic development. In the political realm, however, the shifting balance of power and the rapid growth and diversification of the state’s administrative structure were based essentially on perennial themes in Omani politics. The interplay between four of these themes forms the basis of this study, first published in 1978. The role of the Sultan and the ruling family, the development of the administration, the exercise of tribal politics and the impact of external influences on the state are closely examined and the modifications they went in response to the various challenges of the twentieth century are discussed. The constant flux in the relative importance of each of these themes illustrates the fragile nature of the traditional Omani political system, for in the twentieth century the Al Bu Sa’id Sultanate found its precarious hold over the country challenged on a number of occasions. These challenges – ranging from the tribal and religious rebellion of 1913-20, to the Marxist-Leninist revolt in Dhufar – are also analysed in detail, together with the response of the Sultanate to their impact.

Author : Jeremy Jones,Nicholas Ridout
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107009400

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A History of Modern Oman by Jeremy Jones,Nicholas Ridout Pdf

The ideal introduction to the history of modern Oman from the eighteenth century to the present, this book combines the most recent scholarship on Omani history with insights drawn from a close analysis of the politics and international relations of contemporary Oman. Jeremy Jones and Nicholas Ridout offer a distinctive new approach to Omani history, building on post-colonial thought and integrating the study of politics and culture. The book addresses key topics including Oman's historical cosmopolitanism, the distinctive role of Omani Islam in the country's social and political life, Oman's role in the global economy of the nineteenth century, insurrection and revolution in the twentieth century, the role of Sultan Qaboos in the era of oil and Oman's unique regional and diplomatic perspective on contemporary issues.

Author : J.E. Peterson
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789004697010

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Oman's Transformation after 1970 by J.E. Peterson Pdf

Oman's 1970 coup launched a new political and economic structure that was created by and for Sultan Qaboos. The initially haphazard construction matured into a durable structure that continues under Sultan Haitham. This work details the early construction of the Qabusid state in the 1970s-1980s, emphasizing the interplay between personalities and the process of institutionalization. The narrative continues to the present demonstrating the resilience of the Qaboosid system.

Author : B.R. Pridham
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000947229

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Oman: Economic, Social and Strategic Developments by B.R. Pridham Pdf

Oman is an important country for the West, both as an oil exporter and as a key ally strategically placed at the entrance to the Gulf. This book, first published in 1987, provides an overview of post-war social, political and economic developments in the country. It outlines the historical and geographical background, considers economic developments both in the oil and non-oil sectors, as well as exploring societal changes in Omani culture and education.

Author : Salīl ibn Ruzaik̇,Ḥamīd ibn Muḥammad Ibn Ruzayq
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Oman
ISBN : OCLC:1355369716

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History of the Imams and Seyyids of 'Oman from A.D. 661-1856 by Salīl ibn Ruzaik̇,Ḥamīd ibn Muḥammad Ibn Ruzayq Pdf

Author : Andrew David Thompson
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783030303983

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Christianity in Oman by Andrew David Thompson Pdf

This book explores the relationship between the distinctive Islamic beliefs (Ibadism) of Oman and how they define the experience of the church with regards to religious freedom. Oman is a nation with a long and glorious history of maritime trade, stretching from China and India to the East coast of Africa. From sultan to shopkeeper, farmer to craftsman, the citizens of Oman embrace a surprising diversity of cultural heritage ranging from Baluchi, Persian, Yemeni, and East African. Yet, there has hitherto been very little research about Christianity in this part of the world. Through the use of historical research, interviews and theological discourse, Andrew David Thompson analyzes and reveals the distinctive experience of the Church in Oman.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Oman
ISBN : UCR:31210024851998

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Background notes, Oman by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hussein Ghubash
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135035662

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Oman - The Islamic Democratic Tradition by Hussein Ghubash Pdf

Oman is the inheritor of a unique political tradition, the imama (imamate), and has a special place in the Arab Islamic world. From the eighth century and for more than a thousand years, the story of Oman was essentially a story of an original, minority, movement: the Ibadi. This long period was marked by the search for a just imama through the Ibadi model of the Islamic State. Hussein Ghubash’s well-researched book takes the reader on an historical voyage through geography, politics, and culture of the region, from the sixteenth century to the present day. Oman has long-standing ties with East Africa as well as Europe; the first contact between Oman and European imperialist powers took place at the dawn of the 1500s with the arrival of the Portuguese, eventually followed by the Dutch, French and British. Persuasive, thorough and drawing on Western as well as Islamic political theory, this book analyzes the different historical and geopolitical roles of this strategic country. Thanks to its millennial tradition, Oman enjoys a solid national culture and a stable socio-political situation. Today, it is moving steadily towards a democratic future.

Author : Linda Pappas Funsch
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137502018

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Oman Reborn by Linda Pappas Funsch Pdf

The Sultanate of Oman is one of the few "good news" stories to have emerged from the Middle East in recent memory. This book traces the narrative of a little-known and relatively stable Arab country whose history of independence, legacy of interaction with diverse cultures, and enlightened modern leadership have transformed it in less than fifty years from an isolated medieval-style potentate to a stable, dynamic, and largely optimistic country. At the heart of this fascinating story is Oman’s sultan, Qaboos bin Sa’id, friend to both East and West, whose unique leadership style has resulted in both domestic and foreign policy achievements during more than four decades in office. Exploring Oman from a historical perspective, Funsch examines how the country’s unique blend of tradition and modernization has enabled it to succeed while others in the region have failed. Accounts of the author’s own experiences with Oman’s transformation add rich layers of depth, texture, and personality to the narrative.

Author : Fahad Ahmad Bishara
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107155657

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A Sea of Debt by Fahad Ahmad Bishara Pdf

An innovative legal history of economic life in the Western Indian Ocean, charting the emergence of a trans-oceanic contractual culture.

Author : J. E. Peterson
Publisher : Saqi
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780863567025

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Oman's Insurgencies by J. E. Peterson Pdf

Oman today is a rapidly modernizing and peaceful country on the fringes of a region in turmoil. It does, however, have a long history of internal strife. In the twentieth century, this strife took the form of two internal conflicts. The Northern Oman or al-Jabal al-Akhdar War of the 1950s was a struggle between the forces of the old tribally based Imamate and the newer Sultanate in the northern part of the country. In the Dhufar War of the 1960s-70s an anti-Sultanate - and later Marxist - front sought secession in the south. J. E. Peterson takes a detailed look at these two wars in the context of insurgency and counter-insurgency warfare. He surveys Oman's transition from a strictly traditional regime controlling only parts of the country to a modern, inclusive state, particularly in terms of security concerns. Peterson analyses the development of the Sultanate's successful responses to security challenges, especially in the creation and evolution of modern armed forces. 'John Peterson provides the nearest we will perhaps ever see of an official history.' David Benest, The British Army Review 'Peterson does an excellent job of developing the thesis that victory in these counter-insurgencies resulted from the two factors of establishing political legitimacy by meeting the local demands of the population and military efforts, which succeeded largely through British support.' Calvin H. Allen Jr., Middle East Journal

Author : Marc Valeri
Publisher : Hurst Publishers
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781850659334

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Oman by Marc Valeri Pdf

When Sultan Qaboos overthrew his father as ruler of the Persian Gulf state of Oman in 1970, with the help of British advisers, few expected him to survive long. He was unknown to his own population, and the country was poor and plagued by civil wars. Yet he has built his regime's legitimacy on a policy of national unification, the assimilation of all of Oman to the oil rentier state framework, and of his state to the person of the sultan, the incarnation of the country's 'renaissance'. This books seeks to understand the mechanisms of social and political perpetuation of authoritarianism in post-colonial states such as Oman. It shows how one monarchical power has built and constantly renewed its basis to meet the internal and external challenges threatening its stability. Yet this book also raises the question of what happens when one part of this model, namely an oil-rent economy, falters, with half the population under fifteen years of age and when the privileges enjoyed till recently may no longer be tenable. Valeri also sheds light on the strategies adopted and challenges faced by other Arab monarchies in the Persian Gulf, Morocco and Jordan.

Author : Herbert K. Tillema
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429715099

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International Armed Conflict Since 1945 by Herbert K. Tillema Pdf

International Armed Conflict Since 1945 is a bibliographic handbook that briefly describes each of 269 international wars and other war-threatening conflicts occurring between 1945 and 1988. .