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How can we explain the over-exploitation and degradation of natural resources in the countries of the South? Population growth, poverty and problems associated with common property resource management have been common themes in this debate, yet insufficient attention has been paid to how traditional political relations and local perceptions affect natural resource capture and resource allocation. This is especially evident with respect to groups and communities at the political and geographical peripheries of state influence and control for whom self-identity is constructed around notions of autonomy and food self-sufficiency. This informative book addresses this omission by discussing water resource allocation and management. It focuses in particular on the socio-economic and political contexts which influence approaches to and determine practices of water management. Taking the example of the tribal communities of the Sa'dah basin in the northern Yemen, it analyzes the politics of environmental change, with particular reference to groundwater resource degradation, within the conceptual framework of "political ecology". ... Read more

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A history of the nation of Yemen and a discussion of its role in the Middle East. ... Read more

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Felix Arabia or a failed state?
This book is part of a Young Adult (YA) series called "Creation of the Modern Middle East."All of the books contain an introduction by Dr. Akbar S. Ahmed, the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies and Professor of International Relations, School of International Service, American University, in which he congratulates "Chelsea House Publishers for taking the initiative in helping us to understand the Middle East through this series."

I've read a couple now, and they are written in a newspaper-like manner (who, what, when, where, why):"Egyptian troops left in October 1967." and "Under strange circumstances, Ghashmi was killed by a suitcase bomb on June 24, 1978."(Actually, I wish the author had explained the 'strange circumstances' in the latter sentence).

Yemen's early history, when it was known as 'Arabia Felix' ('happy' or 'prosperous' Arabia), was quite unexpected (at least, to me).As opposed to ' Arabia Deserta' (Saudi Arabia), the plateaus of Yemen "possess abundant rainfall and fertile soil."Grain crops, beans, lentils, onions, and even cotton can be raised here."The city of al-Mukha (Mocha) is famous for its coffee groves, which produce a fragrant strong coffee called mocha."An important caravan route called the 'Incense Road' wound through Yemen, transporting luxury items from East Africa, India, and China, as well as the frankincense and myrrh that was produced from Yemeni trees.

The Ottomans, Egyptians, and Europeans began a long struggle over Yemen beginning in the early 1500s.They wanted its coffee and the large port of Aden.This was the beginning of Yemen's long decline, and its sundering into two separate states.

"Both North Yemen and South Yemen eventually threw off the yoke of outside rule, but remained undeveloped and poor relative to many of their Middle Eastern neighbors."

In 1990, the two countries united and formed the Republic of Yemen.Field Marshal Ali Abdullah Saleh is the current President.He ruled North Yemen from 1978 to 1990, and then presided over the reunification of North and South Yemen in 1990.

Although this book mentions the bombing of the USS Cole and other terrorist activity in Yemen, it tries to end on an optimistic note, praising President Saleh and hoping for a return of 'Arabia Felix.'

A more realistic view of Yemen comes from a newspaper editorial in "The Guardian" (07/27/09):

"A perfect storm of state failure is now brewing [in Yemen]: disappearing oil and water reserves; a mob of migrants, some allegedly with al-Qaida ties, flooding in from Somalia, the failed state next door; and a weak government increasingly unable to keep things running. Many worry Yemen is the next Afghanistan."

Although the author oversimplifies in places, and packs too much detail into others (the 20th Century is clumped with indigestible chunks of names and dates), this book is still an interesting introduction to a little-known country.Its photographs are well-chosen, and kept this reader plowing through some of the denser thickets of text.

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As the world population continues to increase, per capita environmental resources, such as water, decline. As people aspire to more comfortable lifestyles, those resources are used and then returned to the environment in a more degraded state than when they were taken, thus resulting in pollution. The Yemeni city of Ta'iz (population 4000,000) has experienced both of these processes to a marked and essentially unchecked degree. This study suggests that in order to develop water resources sustainably in areas facing water shortage, an understanding of the factors leading to scarcity require an integrated, interdisciplinary and holistic approach. This hypothesis has been tested in the context of the water shortage crisis in Ta'iz that peaked in the summer of 1995. Due to the demise of the main aquifer supplying the city, water supply declined to deliveries of less than once every 40 days. The impact of water use and misuse on the environment of Ta'iz and hence on those who share it has been extreme. However, as the causes of water scarcity touch other parts of the world, the lessons learnt in Ta'iz may help to serve as early warning and thus contribute to averting future problems. ... Read more

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Chapters: Dzungaria. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 48. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Geography of Yemen -Yemen occupies the southern end of the Arabian plateau. The countrys mountainous interior is surrounded by narrow coastal plains to the west, south, and east and by upland desert to the north along the border with Saudi Arabia. The Tihamah is a nearly 419-kilometre (260 mi) long, semidesert coastal plain that runs along the Red Sea and is part of the Arabian Peninsula coastal fog desert ecoregion. The interior mountains have elevations ranging from a few hundred meters to the countrys highest point, Jabal an Nabi Shuayb, which is 3,666 m (12,028 ft) above sea level. The mountains are young, jagged peaks that are known to rise from an elevation of a few hundred meters to well over 3,000. The mountains can be separated into a western and central highland. The western highlands have peaks reaching around 3,000 meters, with relatively fertile soil and sufficient and plentiful rainfall. The central highlands is more like a plateau of about 2,000-3,200 meters, with rolling hills, small knolls, and some very prominent peaks, but is still relatively more elevated. Less rainfall can be seen in this region, but the summer months give enough to sustain crops. The highland regions are interspersed with wadis, or river valleys, that are dry in the summer months. (Yemen has no permanent rivers.) Most notable is the Wadi Hadhramaut in eastern Yemen, the upper portions of which contain alluvial soil and floodwaters and the lower portion of which is barren and largely uninhabited. Both the eastern plateau region and the desert in the north are hot and dry with little vegetation. In the northeastern Empty Quarter, sands highlight the region, being the largest expanse of sand in the world. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=34246 ... Read more

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Though lacking in significant oil deposits, North Yemen is located in the centre of the world's most oil-rich region and is thus one of the most strategically important countries in the world. In this up-to-date survey Dr. Wenner's analysis ranges widely across many dimensions of present-day North Yemen; from its geographical characteristics, agricultural heritage, and complex ethnographic make-up to its politico-economic position in the contemporary world and the significant role of North Yemeni emigrants in various countries of the Middle East. Also provided is a brief history of Yemen, with particular emphasis on developments since the revolution of 1962 and the 1970 compromise, which settled the long civil war. ... Read more

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Yemen. History of Yemen, Politics of Yemen, Governorates of Yemen, Districts of Yemen, Geography of Yemen, Economy of Yemen, Foreign relations of Yemen, Religion in Yemen, Demographics of Yemen, Human rights in Yemen, Khat, West Asian cinema, Military of Yemen, Yemen Times ... Read more

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Chapters: Ta'izz, Zabīd, Al Hudaydah, Sultanate of Lahej, Dhamar, Yemen, Ibb, Bayt Al-Faqih, Raydah, Al Mahwit, Kawkaban, Al Bayda', Yemen, As-Salif, Jibla, Lahij, Hadiboh, Sa'dah, Sarawat Mountains, Al Buhayrah, Yemen, Hajjah, Al Ghaydah, Al Marqab, Yemen, Baraqish, Ad Dali', Qishn, Ahwar, Steroh, Makram, Nishtun, Furah, Sayfaf, Thaub, Yemen, Thamud, Yemen, Al Batinah, Yemen, Abyan Governorate, Sana'a International Airport, United Arab States, North Yemen, Kathiri, Aden International Airport, Socotra Airport, Tihamah, Al Hajara`, Federation of Arab Emirates of the South, Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb, Mahra Sultanate, Protectorate of South Arabia, Hanish Islands, Arabia Felix, Abd Al Kuri, Alawi, Fadhli Sultanate, Emirate of Beihan, Upper Yafa, Emirate of Dhala, Lower Yafa, Lower Aulaqi Sultanate, Aqrabi, Ocelis, Al Mahrah Governorate, Upper Aulaqi Sheikhdom, 'adan Governorate, Hadhramaut Governorate, Masnaat Mariya, Radfan, Shabwah Governorate, Bab Iskender, Wahidi Balhaf, Cheikh Saïd, Haushabi, Upper Aulaqi Sultanate, Mahwa Aser, Riyan Airport, Al Bayda' Governorate, Zuqar Island, Timna, Audhali, Hajjah Governorate, Hodeida International Airport, Stratonis Insula, Al Hudaydah Governorate, Al Mahwit Governorate, Subeihi, Wahidi Bir Ali, Hadrami Sheikhdom, San'a' Governorate, Dathina, Shaib, Crater, 'amran Governorate, Ma'rib Governorate, Samhah, Wahidi Haban, Sayun Airport, Upper Yemen, Al Jawf Governorate, Darsah, Ad Dali' Governorate, Al Qasha, Saso Island, Railway Stations in Yemen, Lahij Governorate, Lower Yemen, Raymah Governorate, Tawahi, Ramlat Al-Sab`atayn, Sayhad, Wahidi Azzan, Rada'a, Ataq, Hanish Al Kabir, Ras Menheli, 'abis. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 243. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Ta'izz or Taiz (تعز) is a city in the Yemeni Highlands, near the famous Mocha port...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=545270 ... Read more

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Yemen is probably better known for tribal kidnappings than for its rich cultural heritage or for its steady progress towards democratization in the face of massive developmental challenges.

In the 20th century Yemen was the first Arab state to gain independence. It has the only permanent elected parliament in the Arab world. Its press is among the freest in the region. And Yemeni women were the first and remain the only women in the Arabian Peninsula to have the right to vote. In fact Yemen has a proud tradition of women in leadership the "Queen of Sheba" being its most famous historical figure.

Yet its political progress is in stark contrast to the marginal existence still facing millions of Yemenis. Isolated by the international community for refusing to take sides against Iraq during the Gulf War, Yemen continues to suffer the impact. As up to 1 million Yemenis were expelled from neighboring states the country plunged into economic crisis, compunding existing developmental problems. Today more than 70 percent of Yemenis are still without adequate health services and fewer than half of rural households have access to potable drinking water. Fewer than half of girls complete their education.This book traces Yemen's development from ancient times to the present and analyses the social, economic and environmental cahllenges facing the country today. ... Read more

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Chapters: Sena, Yemen, Al Mukalla, Wadi Dawan, Seiyun, Ash Shihr, Al-Ghurfah, Ash Shajar, Fayl, Ar Ridah Ash Sharqiyiah, Al-Hajarayn, Quwayrat Al-Khazab, Sharj Al-Bin Salim, Khumayr, Diyar Bani Thabit, Libnat Ba Rushayd, Al-Buqayrayn, Husun as Salasil, Kaydam Ba Masdus, Nukhr Al-Hashidi, Rabad Ba Suwadih, Hawtat as Sadah, Husun Bin Humam, Bi'r `ali, Tafilah, Yemen, Al-Ghaydah Al-Khadra', Ghayl Ba Wazir, Sharj Ba Salim, Basrah, Yemen, Harrah, Yemen, Husayn, Yemen, Matruh, Yemen, Rashid, Yemen, Al-Hawatiyiah, Ard Ar Raydah, Asadi Al-Faya, Qabr Hanzalah, Ad Dufah, Al-Bahth, Burum, Yemen, Sarab, Yemen, Sarar, Yemen, Taris, Yemen, Al-Harshiyat, Jarb Al-Fiqr, Sharj Sharin, Al-Mukhtabi'ah, Hami, Yemen, Al-Huraydah, Al-Huwaylah, Al-Mutaywil, Ar Rujaydah, as Sabikhat, Hazm Haynan, Mawla Matar, Ash Shahar, Hadhramaut, Sif, Yemen, Sah, Yemen, Al-Ghuwayr, Al-Juwadah, Al-Khirbah, Al-Madudah, Al-Masilah, as Sadarah, as Sirrayn, as Suwayri, Az Zaghfah, Bayt Qishn, Khashamir, Manawirah, Mudhaynib, Al-Fardah, Al-Gharah, Al-Haylah, Al-Juhayl, Al-Khalaf, Al-Mawsaf, Ar Rabwah, Ar Rukayb, Al-Hamid, Hadhramaut, Khabarah, Khubayah, Khudaysh, Mahmidah, Maryamah, Shuhurah, Rafsaqah, Tawlabah, Zukaykah, Al-Hadah, Al-Quzah, an Najil, Ar Rawuk, Ar Rihib, Ar Riyan, as Sihib, as Simah, Ba Hafar, Anqorah, Buwaysh, Fughmah, Jarshah, Kaninah, Mahasin, Mankhar, Mawshah, Minwakh, Rashnit, Subaykh, Tabalah, Salilah, Sharmah, Shuhayr, Zulumah, Al-Lisb, Al-Qatn, Barwaj, Findah, Ghurib, Lahmas, Lahrum, Lubayb, Luqnah, Nafhun, Qamram, Rahbah, Qusays, Rudayh, Qaydun, Tawban, Budah, Fuwah, Hadun, Larmi, Qahir, Yuwan, Qasam, Thibi, Qaru, Al Ghaydah Al Khadra', Ju`aymah, Ni`aydah, Ja``arah, Khanfar, Hadhramaut, Juwat Al-Al-Muhanna, Ja`far, Numayr, Hadhramaut, Murabba` Ba Ghamis, Wasit, Hadhramaut, Husun as Sufayra', Mi`yan Al-Masajid, Al-Buhayrah, Hadhramaut, `ard `abd Allah, Hadbat as Suq`an, Rijlat Al-`ijlah, Al-`uqaymah, `ard as Suqayr, Masna`at Al-Qa`, Qarn Bin ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=16942823 ... Read more

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In a groundbreaking study of contemporary Arab political poetry, Flagg Miller provides a wide range of insights into the ways that modern media aesthetics are shaped by language and culture. Investigating a vibrant audio-recording industry in southern Yemen, The Moral Resonance of Arab Media shows how new forms of political activism emerge through sensory engagements with Arabic poetry and song. From the 1940s onward, a new cadre of political activists has used audio-recording technologies, especially the audiocassette, to redefine traditional Muslim authorship.

Cassette producers address conflicted views about the resurgence of tribalism by showing Yemenis how to adapt traditional mores toward more progressive and pluralistic aims. Skilled bards continue to perform orally marked tribal verse. As Miller demonstrates through an analysis of several centuries of changing media ecology, however, oral performance is anything but static. Much of the power of orality stems from its relation to writing, print, and audiovisual media that link tribal ideals with metropolitan and national discourses. Through an examination of the lives and works of individual poets, singers, and audiences, Moral Resonance shows how tribalism becomes a resource for critical reform when expressed in tropes of community, place, person, and history. Yemenis' use of audiocassettes turns such tropes into cultural resources for morally evaluating political liberalism.

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Yemen," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Yemen in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Yemen when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Yemen, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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With limited natural resources, a crippling illiteracy rate, and high population growth, Yemen faces an array of daunting development challenges that some observers believe make it at risk for becoming a failed state. Yemen is largely dependent on external aid from Persian Gulf countries, Western donors, and international financial institutions. As the country's population rapidly rises, resources dwindle, and terrorist groups take root in the outlying provinces, the Obama Administration is left to grapple with the consequences of Yemeni instability. This book is an overview of Yemen's history, U.S. relations and the role of Al Qaeda in the region. ... Read more