Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Citizens and States 3. Stories of State and Society 4. Democratic Structures and Practices, 1921-1990 5. Iraqi Occupation and Kuwaiti Democracy 6. The Election of 1992 7. Back to the Future: The Return of Normal Politics 8. Getting By with a Little Help from Our Friends 9. Stories of Democracy Notes Bibliography Index

Promotional Information

"Far and away the best and most detailed book on Kuwait or any other of the Gulf states produced so far in English. Tetreault's vast and deep knowledge of Kuwaiti political elites and petroleum policy make her outstanding discussions with Kuwaiti political leaders fascinating." -- Ellis Goldberg, Princeton University "This elegantly written book offers a comprehensive overview of the twists and turns of democratic governance in contemporary Kuwait. It is a signal contribution to the literature on Gulf politics." -- Fred Lawson, Mills College

About the Author

Mary Ann Tetreault is a professor of political science at Iowa State University in Ames.

Reviews

"Tetreault provides a fascinating and insightful analysis of political life and institutions in Kuwait... has the quality of an academic thriller." -- Middle East Studies Association Bulletin "Stories of democracy is a brilliantly performed study on the politics of democratization in Kuwait which successfully combines theoretical notions of democracy with empirical research." -- De Welt des Islams