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On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines—and Future
cover of the book
Author
Karen Elliott House
Language
English
Subject
human rights, global politics, Saudi Arabia[1]
Publisher
Knopf[2]
Publication date
2012[2]
Publication place
United States
Pages
308
ISBN
978-0307473288
On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines—and Future is a book by American journalist Karen Elliott House[3] about the future of Saudi Arabia.[2] House has visited the country for more than 30 years, and she describes the country for regional specialists and public readers alike in her book.[4] The book provides information on human rights and global politics and their importance to the future of Saudi Arabia.[1] It offers insights into the "kingdom's fault lines", as well as suggestions for a positive diplomacy that encourages modest reforms.[5]
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^ abcWaterbury, John (June 2013). "On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines—and Future by Karen Elliott House". Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
^"Karen Elliott House". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
^Totten, Michael J. (16 November 2012). "Closed Kingdom 'On Saudi Arabia,' by Karen Elliott House". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
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