Researching Biology and Evolution in the G...

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Officials and religious scholars in the Gulf states have repeatedly banned the teaching of the theory of evolution because of its association with atheism. But Jorg Matthias Determann argues here that, despite official prohibition, research on biological evolution has flourished, due in large part to the development of academic and professional networks. This book traces these networks through the history of various branches of biology, including botany, conservation research, ornithology and palaeontology. Typical of rentier societies, some of the scientific networks in this region consist of vertical patron-client relationships. For example, those in power who are interested in wildlife conservation have been known to offer patronage to biologists working on desert ecology. However, just as important are the horizontal links between scientists both within the Gulf region and beyond. Given the strengths and importance of these two forms of professional networks, Determann argues that we should look at the Arab world as an area interconnected with global science, and therefore fully integrated into the scientific and technological advances being pioneered worldwide.

Über den Autor

Jorg Matthias Determann is Assistant Professor of History at Virginia Commonwealth University, Qatar.

Zusammenfassung

A unique analysis of the networks and perils at play in the Gulf when researching a controversial subject such as evolution.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures
Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Transliteration, Translation and References
Dramatis Personae

1. Scientific Gulf

2. Plant Kingdoms

3. Sultans, Consultants and Conservationists

4. Scientific Islands of Efficiency

5. Missing Links

6. Rentier Science

Notes
Bibliography
Index

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2023
Fachbereich:	Regionalgeschichte
Genre:	Geschichte , Importe
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9780755650354
ISBN-10:	0755650352
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Determann, Jörg Matthias
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury 3PL
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	216 x 140 x 14 mm
Von/Mit:	Jörg Matthias Determann
Erscheinungsdatum:	23.02.2023
Gewicht:	0,325 kg