Synopsis
Dubai has a remarkable success story. Since its origins as a small fishing and pearling community, the emirate has steadily grown in strength to become the premier trading center of the Persian Gulf. It is also the locus of an exciting and innovative architectural revolution. Despite its lack of democratization and a genuine civil society, Dubai is now a booming metropolis of more than two million people, most of whom are expatriates benefiting from the city's increasingly diversified economy.
Following a detailed history, Christopher M. Davidson presents an in-depth study of Dubai's post-oil development strategies and their implementation during a period of near-complete political stability. Davidson addresses the probability of future problems as the need for sustained foreign direct investment encourages far-reaching socioeconomic reforms, many of which may affect the ideological, religious, and cultural legitimacy of the traditional monarchy. He also analyzes Dubai's awkward relationship with its federal partners in the United Arab Emirates and highlights some of the pitfalls of being the region's most successful free port-its attractiveness to international criminal fraternities, the economy of the global black market, and terrorist networks.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Christopher Davidson is a fellow of the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at Durham University. He is a former assistant professor of political science at Sheikh Zayed University in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and the author of Abu Dhabi: Oil and Beyond and The United Arab Emirates: A Study in Survival.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success
Stock Image
Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success
Published by
Columbia University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0231700342I4N00
Stock Image
Dubai: The Vulnerability of Su
Published by
Columbia University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00103427690
Stock Image
Dubai: The Vulnerability of Su
Published by
Columbia University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00103453924
Stock Image
Dubai : The Vulnerability of Success
Published by
Columbia University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 11371444-6
Stock Image
Dubai The Vulnerability of Success
Published by
Coluimbia University Press, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Ann Open Book, Lansing, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 186360
Stock Image
Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success (US Edition)
Published by
Columbia University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success (US Edition) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780231700344
Buy Used
US$ 14.58
US$ 5.53 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Dubai the Vulnerability of Success
Published by
Columbia University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Mahler Books, PFLUGERVILLE, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some shelfwear. Some sparse underlined passages: most pages are clean. ; 1.1 x 8.6 x 5.7 Inches; 390 pages. Seller Inventory # 042710-019-191
Stock Image
Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success
Published by
Columbia Univ Pr, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: BC BOOKS, APOLLO BEACH, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: NEW CONDITION. Dust Jacket Condition: NEW DUST JACKET. First Edition, First Printing. // NO REMAINDER MARK// NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKS OF ANY KIND (no names or inscriptions, no bookplate, no underlining, etc) // NOT PRICECLIPPED// NEW MYLAR COVER// full number line including the "1"//. Seller Inventory # 034336
Seller Image
Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success
Published by
Columbia University Press, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Leura Books, Bowral, NSW, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dubai has a remarkable success story. Since its origins as a small fishing and pearling community, the emirate has steadily grown in strength to become the premier trading center of the Persian Gulf. It is also the locus of an exciting and innovative architectural revolution. Despite its lack of democratization and a genuine civil society, Dubai is now a booming metropolis of more than two million people, most of whom are expatriates benefiting from the city's increasingly diversified economy. Following a detailed history, Christopher M. Davidson presents an in-depth study of Dubai's post-oil development strategies and their implementation during a period of near-complete political stability. Davidson addresses the probability of future problems as the need for sustained foreign direct investment encourages far-reaching socioeconomic reforms, many of which may affect the ideological, religious, and cultural legitimacy of the traditional monarchy. He also analyzes Dubai's awkward relationship with its federal partners in the United Arab Emirates and highlights some of the pitfalls of being the region's most successful free port-its attractiveness to international criminal fraternities, the economy of the global black market, and terrorist networks. 376 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Countries::Arabia & Saudi Arabia; History; History. ISBN/EAN: 9780231700344. Inventory No: 271604. Seller Inventory # 271604
Buy Used
US$ 18.36
US$ 30.00 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success
Published by
Columbia University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0231700342
ISBN 13: 9780231700344
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Columbia University Press, 2008. Octavo. Blue boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with light shelf wear, a small nick to the back, and some scuffing. 376 pages. ISBN: 9780231700344. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. Seller Inventory # 154067