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# Kuwait Transformed: A History of Oil and Urban Life

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Review: Excellent insights into oil, urbanization, and state-building in the Arab Gulf - A fascinating and well-written book, and a very welcome addition to the field of urban history of the Middle East, which is normally focused on Cairo, French North Africa, or on the decadence of newer Gulf powers (Dubai and Abu Dhabi). Though Kuwait City was, in many ways, a forerunner and model for cities like Dubai, al-Nakib makes a strong case for the importance of understanding the conditions that led to their rapid rise and urbanization, as well as the trends they have experienced since the Iraqi invasion in 1990/91. Students and interested readers of topics like the contemporary middle east, the role of oil in state building, and urban planning will all find al-Nakib's book to be valuable and insightful.
Review: A review of Kuwait's social and cultural, post-oil building - This is a beautifully researched investigation of the effect of oil wealth on the poorly controlled growth of the city. The author analyzed the failure of city planning and its effect on Kuwaiti culture. This nonfiction book is well-written. The author clearly has love and respect for her country. The book is mainly useful for those who have a research interest in the subject.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0804798524 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #998,312 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Kuwait History #921 in Sociology of Urban Areas #1,116 in Architectural History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (31) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.74 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 9780804798525 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0804798525 |
| Item Weight  | 14.1 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 296 pages |
| Publication date  | April 13, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Stanford University Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent insights into oil, urbanization, and state-building in the Arab Gulf
*by L***E on May 22, 2016*

A fascinating and well-written book, and a very welcome addition to the field of urban history of the Middle East, which is normally focused on Cairo, French North Africa, or on the decadence of newer Gulf powers (Dubai and Abu Dhabi). Though Kuwait City was, in many ways, a forerunner and model for cities like Dubai, al-Nakib makes a strong case for the importance of understanding the conditions that led to their rapid rise and urbanization, as well as the trends they have experienced since the Iraqi invasion in 1990/91. Students and interested readers of topics like the contemporary middle east, the role of oil in state building, and urban planning will all find al-Nakib's book to be valuable and insightful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A review of Kuwait's social and cultural, post-oil building
*by J***L on November 7, 2020*

This is a beautifully researched investigation of the effect of oil wealth on the poorly controlled growth of the city. The author analyzed the failure of city planning and its effect on Kuwaiti culture. This nonfiction book is well-written. The author clearly has love and respect for her country. The book is mainly useful for those who have a research interest in the subject.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by S***O on August 7, 2016*

Very important book, powerful and well written

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