EAN: 9789811977985

SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE GULF REGION KARTONIERT (TB)

This open access book  comprising thirty-nine chapters divided into social  cultural  economic
and political spheres  offers a unique opportunity to dive into the complex  dynamic  and
sometimes contradictory transformation of Gulf societies in the last few decades. Whilst the
Gulf region has at times been seen as impervious to this natural phenomenon of
transformation-timeless  never changing  deeply rooted in its ancient tribal customs and
traditions and able to blend past and present seamlessly without suffering the wrenching trauma
of change-this is clearly not the case  and the region is not immune to the inevitable forces
of social change. There is no doubt today that the social change sweeping the Gulf has been
profound  affecting almost every aspect of life in the Gulf societies. This volume has an
encyclopedic value as the chapters collectively offer multifaceted and multidisciplinary
perspectives to understand social change in the Gulf region. Through these chapters  the role
of economic and educational transformation  and the impact of social media  migration  and
urbanization have in driving social change in the Gulf societies is examined in detail with a
focus on their directions  magnitudes  and relevant policy options. It also considers how
COVID-19 is affecting the lives of the people in the Gulf. This book bridges gaps in the
understanding of the rapid pace of social change in the Gulf  offering practical solutions for
policy interventions. It is of interest to scholars and students in Middle Eastern studies 
specifically  as well as sociology  media studies  migration studies  and educational policy.

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