The Long Divergence: How Islamic Law Held Back the Middle East
by Timur Kuran
Timur Kuran investigates the historical divergence between the Middle East and the West, focusing on the possible influence of Islamic law and institutions on economic and social development. The book presents a broad analysis of legal traditions, historical change, and the long-term consequences of institutional differences.
About This Book
Timur Kuran examines the historical relationship between Islamic law and the development of the Middle East.
The book explores the idea that legal and institutional differences contributed to a long-term divergence between the region and the West.
It considers how Islamic legal traditions may have influenced economic and social change over time.
This work offers a historical and analytical perspective on law, institutions, and regional development.
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