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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent examination of the Middle Eastern-North African royal family,
By U2pop "u2pop" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All in the Family (Suny Series in Middle Eastern Studies) (Paperback)
First I must confess I am slightly biased. I took several classes with Dr. Herb but didn't get around to reading his book until 3 years after graduation. I wish I had read it sooner. Dr. Herb examines the idea of the royal family in the Middle East as a center of power with relatives occupying key positions in the government thereby consolidating power "in the family". The most notable is the al-Saud family in Saudi Arabia. A structure completely dependent upon and sometimes conflicted by familial ties. The monarchies are different in their examination because they depend on a constant bribing of society (the people) to stay in power, ward off threats, and increase their hold on society. As in his teachings Dr. Herb asks a constant question with each new piece of the puzzle: what does it mean. A great introspective examination and a fascinating read from a great teacher.
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All in the Family: Absolutism, Revolution, and Democracy in the Middle Eastern Monarchies (S U N Y Series in Middle Eastern Studies) by Michael Herb (Hardcover - June 1999)
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