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Refining the Common Good explores the intricate connections between oil economies, Islamic governance, and political authority in Gulf monarchies. Miriam R. Lowi provides a comprehensive analysis of how petroleum wealth has influenced institutional development, policy-making, and social contracts in these states.
The book examines how Gulf rulers have navigated the challenges of managing vast oil revenues while maintaining Islamic legitimacy and political stability. Lowi argues that understanding these monarchies requires examining the intersection of economic interests, religious principles, and political pragmatism.
Part of the Cambridge Middle East Studies series, this work offers valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the political economy of the contemporary Middle East and the factors that have shaped Gulf state development.
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