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Life Worlds of Middle Eastern Oil: Histories and Ethnographies of Black Gold
Life Worlds of Middle Eastern Oil: Histories and Ethnographies of Black Gold
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This book explores how oil has shaped the societies and cultures of the modern and contemporary Middle East, proposing a new research agenda for the study of its varied lives. It includes 13 case studies and 2 photo essays by leading artists and designers, taking a thematic approach to promote interdisciplinary thinking. Contributions from leading historians, anthropologists, artists, curators, and designers explore the effects and affects of petroleum's presence within and beyond the oil industry.
Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
This comprehensive volume delves into the profound impact of oil on the societies and cultures of the modern and contemporary Middle East. It presents a novel research agenda that seeks to explore the diverse lives of oil in this region, spanning from its extraction to its various applications. The book includes 13 captivating case studies, accompanied by 2 stunning photo essays by renowned artists and designers. By adopting a thematic approach, this volume encourages interdisciplinary thinking and fosters a deeper understanding of the multifaceted roles of oil in shaping the Middle East.
Contributions from esteemed historians, anthropologists, world-renowned artists, curators, and designers, as well as emerging scholars, are featured in this volume, showcasing their outstanding research portfolios on oil.
Chapter 1: Exposing Oil sets the stage for the exploration by outlining the key themes through which oil is analyzed throughout the book. These themes include visibility, experience, representation, and mediation.
Chapter 2: Oil Images delves into the captivating world of image-making by the oil industry, encompassing graphs, aerial photographs, and promotional media. It also explores the artistic and design responses to oil's presence in the region, highlighting the ways in which artists and designers have engaged with and commented on this vital resource.
Chapter 3: Oil Subjects takes a deeper dive into the formation of (oil) subjecthood and the construction of oil knowledge. It examines the ways in which oil has shaped individual identities, cultural practices, and scientific endeavors in the Middle East.
This volume offers a multi-faceted perspective on oil, shedding light on its complex and multifaceted roles in shaping the modern and contemporary Middle East. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, artists, and anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of oil on this region's history, culture, and society.
Weight: 766g
Dimension: 240 x 161 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399506144
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