This book surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since World War II. It presents a framework of analysis highlighting underlying continuities in the region's approach to issues of growth, management of oil and natural...

Cooper, Charles: New technologies and changing trends in development: global perspective I. - S. 3-10 McRobie, George: Technology for development - what is appropriate for rich and poor countries: global perspective II. - S. 11-23 Yaker, Layashi: Science and technology-based development and...

"Books published in The Contemporary Middle East series address the major political, economic and social debates facing the region today. Each title comprises a survey of the available literature against the background of the author's own critical interpretation which is designed to challenge...