Since its independence in 1951, Libya has experienced rapid economic and social change. Many of these developments, though dramatic, have not been comprehensively documented until now. One of the problems that Libya has had to face has been the absorption of burgeoning oil revenues, and here the Libyan experience accords with that of other oil-rich states. The country has embarked on ambitious policies based on oil wealth; this book charts the development of traditional agricultural way of life, and the growth of new industrial projects and transport systems. The effect of Libya's new wealth on its social and political systems is also considered in detail. In conclusion, the importance of Libya's frontiers are discussed; although Libyan international interests have been wide-ranging in recent years, its real external interests are to extend its natural resource base, for its future developments will be founded on Libya's perception of its territorial entitlement.
First published in 1982.
| ISBN: | 9781138820203 |
| Publication date: | 18th January 2018 |
| Author: | J A Allan |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 198 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: The Economy of the Middle East |
| Genres: |
Regional / International studies Economic theory and philosophy International economics Political economy Middle Eastern history Society and culture: general Politics and government |
Since its independence in 1951, Libya has experienced rapid economic and social change. Many of these developments, though dramatic, have not been comprehensively documented until now. One of the problems that Libya has had to face has been the absorption of burgeoning oil revenues, and here the Libyan experience accords with that of other oil-rich states. The country has embarked on ambitious policies based on oil wealth; this book charts the development of traditional agricultural way of life, and the growth of new industrial projects and transport systems. The effect of Libya's new wealth on its social and political systems is also considered in detail. In conclusion, the importance of Libya's frontiers are discussed; although Libyan international interests have been wide-ranging in recent years, its real external interests are to extend its natural resource base, for its future developments will be founded on Libya's perception of its territorial entitlement.
First published in 1982.
Libya Since Independence features in the following genres: Regional / International studies, Economic theory and philosophy, International economics, Political economy, Middle Eastern history, Society and culture: general, Politics and government
Libya Since Independence is available in Paperback, Hardback
Libya Since Independence was written by J A Allan and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Libya Since Independence has 198 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions: The Economy of the Middle East series
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