Oman: Politics and Development

In 1970 Sultan Qaboos took over a country that had no social or economic infrastructure. This book describes the process of political, social and economic transformationn that has turned it into a modern oil-producing state which has gained both regional influence and international respect. It also looks to the problems that Oman will face in the next decade as it aims to build on the successes of its first 20 years.

Autorentext

Ian Skeet

Inhalt
List of Tables - List of Plates - Preface - Glossary and Abbreviations - Map of Oman - PART 1: SCENES, OMAN 1990 - Introduction - Capital Area - Patrol Boats in Port - Morning in Musandam - Down to Dhofar - National Health - A Lot of Learning - Ibex and Oryx - Haydn in Halban - Surprises - PART 2: BEHIND THE SCENES: THE CREATION OF OMAN, 1970-90 - First Things First, 1970-75 - Second Thoughts, 1975-76 - Growth, 1976-90 - External Affairs - Economy and Infrastructure - Society - PART 3: TOWARDS 2000 - Introduction - Economy - Governance - Foreign Affairs - Unity - Epilogue: 20th Anniversary, November 1990 - Appendix A: Press Release, 26th July 1970 - Notes - Bibliography - Index