 | ISBN: 978-1-58826-274-5 $75.00 | |
| ISBN: 978-1-58826-964-5 $75.00 | ||
| 2005/333 pages/LC: 2004020540 The Middle East in the International System | ||
Davidson first provides a detailed historical background, tracing the recent history of the lower Gulf region, the British involvement in the area, and the establishment of the federation of emirates. He then turns his attention to the UAE's seemingly anachronistic political structure and its socioeconomic development. His astute analysis highlights the UAE's achievementsas well as the problems that have persistently undermined its development objectives.
"Davidson succinctly provides a most useful review and analysis of the UAE's overall history, the status of its social, political, and economic development, and future prospects."—Choice
"A welcome contribution to the field and a timely addition to the present debate.... Davidson's work has added to the required knowledge at a critical period of time."—Christian Koch, Middle East Journal
"An admirable survey of the lights and shades of the Emirates.” —Peter Clark, Asian Affairs