{"product_id":"2940046069969","title":"Bahrain in Perspective: Orientation Guide: Geography, History, Economy, Society, Security, Military, Religion, Traditions, Manama, Muharraq, Hamad Town, Riffa, Al Khalifa Era, Oil, Sectarian Balance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique guide produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Bahrain, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1 - GEOGRAPHY\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Cities * Manama * Muharraq * Hamad Town * Riffa * A'Ali * Natural Hazards * Environmental Concerns * Chapter 1 Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2 - HISTORY\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction * Early History * Dilmun * Pre-Islamic Period * Islamic Era * Islam and the Qarmatians * Local Dynasties * Portuguese and Persian Domination * Al Khalifa Era * Origins of Al Khalifa Rule * Pre-Protectorate Power Struggles * Al Khalifa Succession Battles * British Dominance * Discovery of Oil * Social Unrest * Independence * Security Concerns * Recent History * Reforms and a New Constitution * The Arab Spring and Sectarian Unrest * Aftermath of the Arab Spring Demonstrations * Chapter 2 Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3 - ECONOMY\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction * Agriculture * Crops * Livestock * Industry and Manufacturing * Energy Resources * Natural Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking, Finance, and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Organizations * Chapter 3 Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4 - SOCIETY\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction * Ethnic and Linguistic Groups * Religion * Cuisine * Traditional Clothing * Gender Issues * Arts * Pottery * Poetry * Music * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 4 Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5 - SECURITY\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction * U.S.-Bahraini Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Saudi Arabia * Qatar * Iran * Military * Terrorist Groups and Violent Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Economic Effects of Anti-Government Protests * Sectarian Balance and Electoral Legitimacy * Chapter 5 Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072520503536,"sku":"2940046069969","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046069969_p0.jpg?v=1763688603","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046069969","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}