La larga divergencia : la influencia de la ley islámica en el atraso de Oriente Medio
- 448 páginas
- 16 horas de lectura
Timur Kuran Libros
Este autor profundiza en la intrincada relación entre cultura y arquitectura. Sus obras a menudo exploran cómo el entorno físico refleja y da forma a los valores humanos y las estructuras sociales. A través de un análisis detallado, examina cómo las fuerzas históricas y sociales moldean nuestro mundo. Su escritura es valorada por su profundidad y perspectiva única.
The Long Divergence
- 422 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
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.
Islam and Mammon
- 232 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
The doctrine of 'Islamic economics' entered debates over the social role of Islam in the mid-twentieth century. Since then it has pursued the goal of restructuring economies according to perceived Islamic teachings. This book argues that the doctrine of Islamic economics is simplistic, incoherent, and largely irrelevant to economic challenges.
Freedoms Delayed is written for educated readers interested in the deep historical forces that account for the Middle East's poor record on basic human freedoms. It shows that the region's traditional institutions are critical to both understanding its political history and identifying its potential for liberalization on various fronts.