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The Long Divergence: How Islamic Law Held Back the Middle East Timur Kuran
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The Long Divergence: How Islamic Law Held Back the Middle East
Timur Kuran
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
424 pages, 12 halftones. 8 line illus. 10 tables. 2 maps.
| Size | M |
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 11, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691156415 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 422 |
| Dimensions | 154 × 234 × 27 mm · 616 g |
| Language | English |
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