A cultural study of modern Qatar and how it navigates change and tradition
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 worldâand one of the fastest-growingâit 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 reaffirmâand challengeâtraditions 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Maps
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Welcome to Doha
- 2. Modern Traditionalism: Qatar and the Arabian Gulf
- 3. Inventing Traditions: The Construction of Sports Culture
- 4. The National Uniform: Strategic Uses of Clothing
- 5. Venus and Mahrs: Dating, Sex, and Marriage
- 6. Expats and Workers: Foreign Labor under Sponsorship
- Conclusion: The Limits of Modern Traditionalism
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix: Researching Qatar
- Notes
- References
- Index
- About the Author
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