{"product_id":"oman-carol-j-riphenburg-9780275961442","title":"Oman: Political Development in a Changing World","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sultanate of Oman overlooks one of the most strategic waterways in the Middle East: the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing the guardianship of the Strait with Iran, Oman's position is of key importance to the security of the entire Gulf, which holds a large portion of the world's oil resources. In a 1970 palace coup, Sultan Qaboos ibn Sa'id overthrew the repressive and reclusive rule of his father and embarked on a program of modernization. Oman became one of the success stories of the developing world, instituting a modern educational system, creating a modern infrastructure, becoming an oil exporter, and constucting an elaborate social welfare system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday the country faces a host of challenges. Oman cannot defend itself from hostile neighbors without assistance. Restructuring Omani society and the economy present even greater difficulties. Moreover, change must occur at a time when Islamic movements pose a significant political threat, and oil income is not sufficient to meet the country's social and economic needs. Professor Riphenburg has provided a survey that will be invaluable to all students and researchers of the modern Middle East.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carol J. Riphenburg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0275961443\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780275961442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.48h x 6.30w x 0.85d","brand":"Carol J. Riphenburg","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001117229311,"sku":"9780275961442","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e345db21-3a68-4afc-99df-ea4c147fb64f.jpg?v=1751600115","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/oman-carol-j-riphenburg-9780275961442","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}