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This book uses the youth life stage as a window through which to view all domains of life in present-day Saudi Arabia: family life, education, the impact of new media, the labour market, religion and politics. The authors draw extensively on their interviews with 25-35 year olds, selected so as to represent the life chances of males and females who grow up in different socio-economic strata, and typically face different futures. The book presents an account of the ways in which family life, education, religion, employment and the housing regimes interlock, and how and why this interlocking is subject to increasing stresses. The chapters, which are built on documentary research, official published statistics and the authors' original evidence, provide invaluable insights into Saudi youth, which has never before been examined in such depth. Youth in Saudi Arabia will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines including Sociology, Politics and Middle East Studies.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Original Title Page -- Original Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Dedication -- Preface -- Part I: The Anatomy of the Saudi Arabian Economy -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Oil Sector -- Chapter 3: The Non-Oil Sector -- Chapter 4: The Factors of Production -- Chapter 5: The Mechanism of Domestic Inflation -- Chapter 6: The National Accounts and the Balance of Payments -- Chapter 7: The Structure of the Economic System -- Part II: The Strategies of Economic Development -- Chapter 8: The Development Process -- Chapter 9: The Management of the Economic Development -- Chapter 10: Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Appendix I -- Appendix II -- Index.

The author takes a look at political and economic systems in Saudi Arabia, factors contributing to its political stability, security threats to this country, the role of the Shia in Saudi Arabia, Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and potential Iraqi threat to Saudi Arabia, Saudi foreign policy perceptions, the rise of revolutionary Islamic fundamentalism and the Saudi response to it etc. (DÜI-Sen)

It would be unwise to bet against the Saudi monarchy, based on its track record of staying in power. But, the odds are getting shorter. Adapted from the source document.

CultureShock! Saudi Arabia provides an insight into living and working in a kingdom where Islam governs almost every aspect of life. Uncover the true psyche of the Saudi people-the men clad in their thobes and gutra and women in their abayas-and their unique way of life, a lifestyle which foreigners may find alien and a challenge to cope with. Containing valuable information not only on the practical aspects of settling in, this book will give tips on how best to integrate into Saudi society. Learn about Saudi laws and be aware of what might get you thrown in jail or under the executioner's ax