{"product_id":"2940152415216","title":"Oman in Perspective: Orientation Guide: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Muscat, Salalah, Nizwa, Yarubi Imamate, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Baluchi, Lawatiyya, Khojas, Rustaq, Slave Trade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Oman, 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 * Introduction * Geography and Topography * Climate * Bodies of Water * Major Cities * Muscat * Salalah * Sohar (Suhar) * Rustaq * Nizwa * Ibri * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Tribalism in Oman * Ancient Oman * The Early Arabs * Early Islam (630-1507) * Imams and Sultans * The Portuguese and the Yarubi Imamate (1507-1749) * The al-Bu Said Dynasty Begins (1749-1862) * Rise of the Slave Trade * Civil Unrest and a Palace Coup (1862-1970) * Sultan Qaboos bin Said (1970-2012) * Recent Events * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Energy * Natural Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Finance * Standard of Living * Employment Trends * Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Baluchi * Africans and Swahili Speakers * Hindus and Indians * Lawatiyya (Khojas) * Religion * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Gender Issues * Arts * Music * Dance * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * United States-Oman Relations * Relations with Neighbors * Iran * Iraq * Israel * Saudi Arabia * United Arab Emirates * Yemen * Police * Military * Issues Affecting Stability * Political Succession * Unemployment * Water Security * Outlook * Chapter 5 Assessment * FINAL ASSESSMENT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177235202288,"sku":"2940152415216","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152415216_p0.jpg?v=1764020740","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152415216","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}