
Kuwait and Al-Sabah
Tribal Politics and Power in an Oil State
By: Rivka Azoulay
Hardcover | 20 August 2020
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A magnificent volume that connects past and present to provide one of the most comprehensive books on Kuwaiti politics to date. -- Christopher Davidson, Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), U.K
Rivka Azoulay's book combines ethnographic finesse with a deep grasp of Gulf historical sociology. It is, by some margin, the best piece of work on the political sociology of GCC elites. Its historical range is impressive and theoretical insights about how the Kuwaiti rentier state allies with and reshapes social groups are unique, adding a dimension of identity politics to Gulf political economy that has long been missing. -- Steffen Hertog Associate Professor in Comparative Politics, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
In this excellent political history, Rivka Azoulay provides a compelling explanation of the complex political dynamics between the various constituent elements of Kuwaiti society, as well as how and why the country has survived until today. What emerges is a nuanced analysis of the relationships between the Al Sabah dynasty, the tribes, the Shia and the families of urban notables. There is no better or more up-to-date study on Kuwait's history and politics. -- Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies Director, Institute for Transregional Study of the Contemporary Middle East, Princeton University, U.S
ISBN: 9781838605056
ISBN-10: 1838605053
Published: 20th August 2020
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 280
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (AUS)
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.75
Weight (kg): 0.56
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