Description
This seminal work of petrofiction chronicles the profound transformation of an Arabian oasis following the discovery of vast oil reserves. As immense, oil-rich cities rise from the desert, they are starkly depicted as "cities of salt"—places offering no sustainable existence. The novel explores the complex and often devastating impact of this newfound wealth on the land, its people, and their future. It is the first volume in a sweeping quintet that critically examines the consequences of resource exploitation and the allure of rapid modernization.
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paperback
Random House
Published Jun 12, 1988
627 pages
ISBN: 9780394570082
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Details
First Published
1988
Language
ara
Translation
From: ara
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