Changing Qatar : culture, citizenship, and rapid modernization
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New York : New York University Press, 2020.
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New York : New York University Press, 2020.
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Book
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ix, 329 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-314) and index.
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Qatar, an ambitious country in the Arabian Gulf, grabbed headlines as the first Middle Eastern nation selected to host the FIFA World Cup. As the wealthiest country in the world--and one of the fastest-growing--it is known for its capital, Doha, which boasts a striking, futuristic skyline. In Changing Qatar, Geoff Harkness takes us beyond the headlines, providing a fresh perspective on modern-day life in the increasingly visible Gulf. Drawing on three years of immersive fieldwork and more than a hundred interviews, he describes a country in transition, one struggling to negotiate the fluid boundaries of culture, tradition, and modernity. Harkness shows how Qataris reaffirm--and challenge--traditions in many areas of everyday life, from dating and marriage, to clothing and humor, to gender and sports. A cultural study of citizenship in modern Qatar, this book offers an illuminating portrait that cannot be found elsewhere. --,publisher's website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Harkness, G. V. (2020). Changing Qatar: culture, citizenship, and rapid modernization . New York University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harkness, Geoffrey Victor. 2020. Changing Qatar: Culture, Citizenship, and Rapid Modernization. New York University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harkness, Geoffrey Victor. Changing Qatar: Culture, Citizenship, and Rapid Modernization New York University Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Harkness, Geoffrey Victor. Changing Qatar: Culture, Citizenship, and Rapid Modernization New York University Press, 2020.
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