Alan Richards Bücher

The memoir provides an insider’s perspective on Stag Music, Liverpool's pioneering recording and publishing company active from 1973 to 1977. It delves into the vibrant music scene of the era, highlighting the artists associated with the label. A detailed annotated discography is included, offering insights into the contributions and legacy of the featured musicians, making it a valuable resource for music enthusiasts and historians alike.

This integrated, analytic text presents a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of the political economy of the entire contemporary Middle East region over the past several decades. As did the first edition, this new edition, extensively rewritten and revised, stresses how different development strategies have contributed to the creation of powerful interests that now often block needed change. The book also retains its focus on the interaction of economic development processes, state systems, and social actors. The revisions not only include much new data and evidence but also take into account emerging issues, such as youth unemployment, impending water shortages, the experience with structural adjustment, pressures for democratization, and the rise of political Islam. The authors also give special attention to the impact of such recent international events as the collapse of the oil boom, the end of the Cold War, and Operation Desert Storm.