Oman, Culture and Diplomacy
Jeremy Jones author Nicholas Ridout author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
Published:25th Jan '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
From colonial narratives and Cold War calculations to Iranian-US relations and the Middle East peace process, Oman has played an essential role in global diplomacy and international relations. For Oman, the idea of diplomacy refers not only to the country's interactions in the global community, but also to how Omani life itself is shaped by principles and practices of social and political engagement that are essentially diplomatic. Drawing on key research into Omani religious and social traditions, and ethnographic studies into Omani language and customs, this is the first book to connect Oman's international relations to its history, culture and social organisation.
This is a fascinating book, investigating relatively new ground by linking a nation's culture to its diplomacy... The authors provide by far the best account I have ever read of Ibadhism and how its tolerance fits into Omani culture and helps shape the Omani approach to foreign policy. Their explication of Omani culture is brilliant... The brilliance of this book lies in its linking of culture to the conduct of foreign policy. * Middle East Policy *
I can well appreciate Jones' and Ridout's achievement: as a tour de force, opening up for literary consumption, the richness of both Omani history and its culture of politeness and tact, both assuring an amazingly quiet stability in a crucial area. * Muslim World Book Review *
ISBN: 9780748642953
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 614g
304 pages