My
new book chapter titled: From
Pearling to Skyscrapers: The Predicament of
“This is clearly the
most comprehensive overview of sustainable development in the Gulf, a strategic
region within the global economy…What is particularly innovative is the last
section on cultural issues, ranging from collaborative research methods to indigenous
knowledge… the inclusion of health issues, together with a discussion of the
‘cultural turn’ in sustainability, including participatory approaches, make
this book an exemplar of the next generation of thought and knowledge
development in the area of sustainable development.”
Carl Maida, University of California, Los Angeles
