This book is a 1,775-item bibliography of English-language literature published between 1950 and 1989 on education in the Arab Gulf States and the Arab world as well as general works on the Arab countries as a whole. The first chapter provides an introduction and discussion of major issues in various areas. The literature citations are grouped in six parts and 23 chapters. Each chapter begins with a general section on education in the Arab world or the Gulf regions, followed by entries on individual countries listed in alphabetical order. Under each country, entries are arranged alphabetically by authors. Most of the references include brief annotations. Citations are grouped into the following categories: social science research, context of education, bibliographies and references, religion and education, educational systems and developments, country reports, preschool and primary education, secondary education, curriculum and instruction, social science education, science and mathematics, language instruction, educational administration and supervision, vocational and technical education, special education, literacy and adult education, systems and institutions, curriculum and evaluation, management, study abroad, women's education, teacher education, educational planning, manpower, guidance and counseling, educational media and instructional technology, and educational research. Author and subject indexes are included. (JB)