TY  - BOOK
AU  - Determann,J?org Matthias
TI  - Researching biology and evolution in the Gulf States: networks of science in the Middle East 
T2  - Library of modern Middle East studies
SN  - 0857727419
AV  - Q183.4.P35 D46 2015eb
U1  - 570.7209536 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - London
PB  - I.B. Tauris
KW  - Biology
KW  - Research
KW  - Persian Gulf States
KW  - Evolution
KW  - Evolution (Biology)
KW  - Biological Evolution
KW  - Biologie
KW  - Recherche
KW  - États du golfe Persique
KW  - Évolution
KW  - Évolution (Biologie)
KW  - biology
KW  - aat
KW  - evolution
KW  - research (function)
KW  - bic
KW  - NATURE
KW  - Reference
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - SCIENCE
KW  - Life Sciences
KW  - General
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-229) and index; Scientific Gulf -- Plant kingdoms -- Sultans, consultants and conservationists -- Scientific islands of efficiency -- Missing links -- Rentier science
N2  - "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."--Publisher's website
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