The Long Divergence

How Islamic Law Held Back The Middle East

by Timur Kuran
language: english
Publisher: Princeton University Press, December of 2010 ‧
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In the year 1000, the economy of the Middle East was at least as advanced as that of Europe. But by 1800, the region had fallen dramatically behind. What caused this long divergence? And why does the Middle East remain drastically underdeveloped compared to the West? This title provides an answer to these long-debated questions.

The Long Divergence

How Islamic Law Held Back The Middle East

by Timur Kuran

Property Description
ISBN: 9780691147567
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date: December of 2010
Language: English
Dimensions: 210 x 295 x 15 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 424
Format: Book
Collection: University Center For Human Values Series
Categories: Books in English > Faith & Religion > Islam and Mohammedanism
EAN: 9780691147567

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