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From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates : a society in transition / Frauke Heard-Bey.
Publication details: Dubai : Motivate, 2004.Description: xxvi, 540 p., xii p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1860631673 (pbk)
Contents:
Ch.1. Geographical conditions -- Ch.2. The tribal structure of a society -- Ch.3. Adminstering a tribal society -- Ch.4. The Islamic basis of society -- Ch.5. The traditional economics -- Ch.6. The social aspects of the traditional economy -- Ch.7. The development of a city state on the coast - example Dubai -- Ch.8. The external influences -- Ch.9. The formation of the federation -- Ch.10. The UAE in the third decade of its existence -- Conclusion.
| Item type | Current library | Home library | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Barcode | |
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | DS 247 .T88 H4 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5024519 | ||
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | UAE Collection | DS 247 .T88 H4 2004 UAE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Copy Type:01 - Books | Available | 50726 |
Previous ed.: 1982 and 1996
Includes bibliographical references (p. .503-517) and index.
Ch.1. Geographical conditions -- Ch.2. The tribal structure of a society -- Ch.3. Adminstering a tribal society -- Ch.4. The Islamic basis of society -- Ch.5. The traditional economics -- Ch.6. The social aspects of the traditional economy -- Ch.7. The development of a city state on the coast - example Dubai -- Ch.8. The external influences -- Ch.9. The formation of the federation -- Ch.10. The UAE in the third decade of its existence -- Conclusion.
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