Long divergence, the: how islamic law held back the middle east
Auteur :
Kuran, Timur
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691156415
Date de publication :
11 nov. 2012
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
567 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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--in living standards, technology, and economic institutions. In short, the Middle East had failed to modernize economically as the West surged ahead. What caused this long divergence? And why does the M