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AbstractIn 1992, elections were held in Kuwait to vote for the four‐year assembly. The elections were essentially a compromise formula between two systems and political cultures in Kuwait: traditional hereditary rule and representative and modern forms. The successful conclusion of the election campaign, one of the most intensive in the history of Kuwait, may be the first step in the direction of much‐needed political reform that may tilt the country more and more toward a true parliamentary system.The elections resulted in a victory for the opposition forces and their supporters, who together won thirty‐five seats. For the first time in the history of Kuwait, government ministers can vote in parliament against a government‐backed policy, should they feel the need to do so. Kuwait, as far as conditions allow today, is progressively shifting toward a parliamentary system. But, despite Kuwait's political steps forward, many questions and immense dangers still surround the democratic

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00942.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThe author and her family woke up to find their country occupied on August 2, 1990. For them, two months of radical changes in living followed. Finally, they fled, enduring a difficult journey via Baghdad to Amman and the United States.The author, of Palestinian origin, also discusses the different attitudes of Arabs in Jordan, particular of the Palestinians.She notes the strength and promise of the Kuwaitis, especially of the young, who proved more mature and purposeful than had been thought, and of Kuwaiti women.

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00943.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA general view of the field of librarianship in Kuwait is presented with special emphasis on the impact of the Iraqi aggression on libraries and information centers in the country.First, a review of the damages and future plans of the main library and information sectors is presented (school, public, academic, central libraries), followed by a summary of the effect of the Iraqi occupation on education in library and information science.

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00944.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThroughout the war period and immediately thereafter, punitive measures were instituted against Jordanian nationals working in the Gulf; hundreds of thousands were dismissed from their jobs without compensation, and many more were expelled from the Gulf, leaving behind personal belongings, as well as bitter memories.The purpose of this study is to: (1) investigate the effects of the Gulf Crisis on the amount of annual contributions to Jordan's economy by Gulf workers; (2) measure the amount of property loss incurred by Gulf workers as a result of the displacement; (3) examine the duration of unemployment caused among the displaced workers; and (4) measure attitudinal changes among the displaced workers regarding their economic future and the future of Jordan's economy.

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00945.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00946.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00947.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00948.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00949.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00950.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1060-4367    

DOI:10.1111/j.1949-3606.1993.tb00951.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY