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Making the Desert Modern Americans, Arabs, and Oil on the Saudi Frontier, 1933–1973
Author: Chad H. Parker
Year: 2015
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The book "Making the Desert Modern: Americans, Arabs, and Oil on the Saudi Frontier 1933-1973" by James L. Gelvin offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical development of the Saudi Arabian desert region, focusing on the intersection of technology, culture, and politics during this pivotal period. The author delves into the transformation of the arid landscape into a thriving center of modernization, highlighting the crucial role of oil in shaping the region's destiny. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the plot, emphasizing the significance of understanding the evolution of technology and its impact on human existence. Plot Overview The book is divided into three main sections, each representing a critical phase in the development of Saudi Arabia: the discovery of oil, the establishment of the modern state, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. The narrative begins with the early twentieth century, when the vast expanse of the Arabian Peninsula was largely disregarded by the Western world. However, as the global demand for oil grew, international attention shifted to the region, and American companies began to explore and extract oil from the desert sands. This marked the beginning of a profound transformation that would alter the course of history.
Книга «Making the Desert Modern: Americans, Arabs, and Oil on the Saudi Frontier 1933-1973» Джеймса Л. Гелвина предлагает всестороннее исследование исторического развития пустынного региона Саудовской Аравии, фокусируясь на пересечении технологий, культуры и политики в этот ключевой период. Автор углубляется в превращение засушливого ландшафта в процветающий центр модернизации, подчеркивая решающую роль нефти в формировании судьбы региона. В этой статье будет представлен глубокий анализ сюжета, подчеркивающий значимость понимания эволюции технологии и ее влияния на существование человека. Обзор сюжета Книга разделена на три основных раздела, каждый из которых представляет собой критическую фазу в развитии Саудовской Аравии: открытие нефти, создание современного государства и подъем исламского фундаментализма. Повествование начинается с начала двадцатого века, когда огромное пространство Аравийского полуострова в значительной степени игнорировалось западным миром. Однако по мере роста мирового спроса на нефть международное внимание переключилось на регион, и американские компании начали заниматься разведкой и добычей нефти из песков пустыни. Это стало началом глубокой трансформации, которая изменит ход истории.
Il libro «Making the Desert Modern: Americans, Arabs, and Oil on the Saudi Frontier 1933-1973» di James L. Gelvin offre una ricerca completa sullo sviluppo storico della regione desertica dell'Arabia Saudita, focalizzandosi sull'intersezione tra tecnologia, cultura e politica in questo periodo chiave. L'autore approfondisce la trasformazione del paesaggio arido in un fiorente centro di modernizzazione, sottolineando il ruolo cruciale del petrolio nella formazione del destino della regione. In questo articolo verrà fornita un'analisi approfondita della storia che sottolinea l'importanza di comprendere l'evoluzione della tecnologia e il suo impatto sull'esistenza umana. La panoramica del è divisa in tre sezioni principali, ognuna delle quali rappresenta una fase cruciale nello sviluppo dell'Arabia Saudita: la scoperta del petrolio, la creazione di uno stato moderno e l'ascesa del fondamentalismo islamico. La narrazione inizia all'inizio del ventesimo secolo, quando l'enorme spazio della penisola arabica fu ampiamente ignorato dal mondo occidentale. Ma con l'aumento della domanda mondiale di petrolio, l'attenzione internazionale si è spostata verso la regione e le aziende americane hanno iniziato a esplorare e estrarre petrolio dalle sabbie del deserto. È stato l'inizio di una profonda trasformazione che cambierà il corso della storia.
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