Beyond Exception: New Interpretations of the Arabian Peninsula

by Ahmed Kanna, Amélie Le Renard, Neha Vora

"This book analyzes what the theory of exceptionalism in the Arabian Peninsula does, how it is used by various people, and how it helps shape power relations in the societies that the authors study"--

Genres: Middle East, Anthropology

162 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2020

About the author

Ahmed Kanna ,teaches anthropology and human geography in the School of International Studies, University of the Pacific. His Main area of study is the politics of globalization, urbanism, and cultural and national identity in the Arab/Persian Gulf region

Reviews

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book very thought-provoking and extremely clear in its ideas. Thank you to the authors for these important reflections