Table of Contents

List of Tables - List of Plates - Preface - Glossary and Abbreviations - Map of Oman - PART 1: SCENES, OMAN 1990 - Introduction - Capital Area - Patrol Boats in Port - Morning in Musandam - Down to Dhofar - National Health - A Lot of Learning - Ibex and Oryx - Haydn in Halban - Surprises - PART 2: BEHIND THE SCENES: THE CREATION OF OMAN, 1970-90 - First Things First, 1970-75 - Second Thoughts, 1975-76 - Growth, 1976-90 - External Affairs - Economy and Infrastructure - Society - PART 3: TOWARDS 2000 - Introduction - Economy - Governance - Foreign Affairs - Unity - Epilogue: 20th Anniversary, November 1990 - Appendix A: Press Release, 26th July 1970 - Notes - Bibliography - Index