Social Change in the Gulf Region: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

This open-access book explores the complex and dynamic transformation of Gulf societies in the last few decades, examining the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of change. It highlights the profound impact of economic and educational transformation, social media, migration, and urbanization on Gulf societies and provides practical solutions for policy interventions. It is of interest to scholars and students in Middle Eastern studies, sociology, media studies, migration studies, and educational policy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 659 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive open-access book, comprising thirty-nine chapters spanning social, cultural, economic, and political realms, presents a remarkable opportunity to delve into the intricate, ever-evolving, and occasionally paradoxical transformation of Gulf societies over the past few decades. While the Gulf region has occasionally been perceived as impervious to this natural phenomenon—an enduring, unchanging tapestry woven from ancient tribal customs and traditions, effortlessly blending past and present without succumbing to the disruptive forces of change—such a notion is clearly untrue. The region is not immune to the inevitable tides of social transformation. Undoubtedly, the social change sweeping across the Gulf has been profound, impacting nearly every facet of life within Gulf societies. This volume holds encyclopedic significance as its chapters collectively provide multifaceted and multidisciplinary insights into understanding social change in the Gulf region. Through these chapters, the role of economic and educational transformation, as well as the impact of social media, migration, and urbanization, in driving social change in Gulf societies is examined in depth, with a particular focus on their trajectories, magnitudes, and relevant policy options. Additionally, this book explores how COVID-19 is shaping the lives of individuals in the Gulf. By bridging gaps in our understanding of the rapid pace of social change in the Gulf, this book offers practical solutions for policy interventions. It holds interest not only to scholars and students in Middle Eastern studies, particularly sociology, media studies, migration studies, and educational policy, but also to a broader audience seeking to comprehend the complex dynamics shaping societies in the region.

Weight: 1044g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811977985
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023