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Linguistic identities in the Arab Gulf states : waves of change
\"Combining empirical and theoretical approaches from a range of disciplines, Linguistic Identities in the Arab Gulf States examines current issues surrounding language and identity in the Arab Gulf States. Organized in four parts, the book addresses the overarching theme of 'waves of change' in relation to language and power, linguistic identities in the media, identities in transition, and language in education. The authors of each chapter are renowned experts in their field, and contribute to furthering our understanding of the dynamic, changeable, and socially constructed nature of identities and how identities are often intricately woven into and impacted by local and global developments. Although the book geographically covers Gulf region contexts, many of the concepts and dilemmas discussed are relevant to other highly diverse nations globally. For example, debates surrounding tolerance, diversity, neoliberal ideologies in English-medium instruction (EMI), media representation of language varieties, and sociolinguistic inequalities during Coronavirus communication are pertinent to regions outside the Gulf too. This volume will particularly appeal to students and scholars interested in issues around language and identity, gender, language policy and planning, multilingualism, translingual practice, language in education, and language ideologies\"-- Provided by publisher.
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IRAN AND SAUDI ARABIA CIVILIO-THEO-ZATION CLASH: REFORMULATING REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOLLOWING THE ARAB SPRING
The Middle East is experiencing a new era involving a cold war between the theocratic Shiâi state of Iran and its rival Saudi Arabia, a theocratic Sunni state, both considering themselves the leader of the Muslim world. These countries have been rivals for decades, and the consequences of this rivalry have been shaping the Middle East since 2011. This research intends to review the main issues over the last four decades involved in the rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia. By examining the main issues involved in this rivalry, the research attempts to discover whether the animosity between Tehran and Riyadh following the Arab Spring is based on both sidesâ effort to strengthen their proxies by using the Arab Springâs flames. The research suggests a new conceptualization of how religion â Sunna and Shiâa â represents the historical clash on the question of who should have, must have, and who has the historical right to lead the Islamic world. This clash originated mainly from one focal base, Islam, yet it represents a separation between âtheoâ â the Islamic religion, and âcivilioâ â ethnic rivalry, or Arab vs. Persian culture. The objective of the study is to offer a practical solution to enable the two rivals to coexist for the regionâs greater good, even if they cannot fully resolve their rivalry.
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Cross-Cultural Perceptions of Piracy: Maritime Violence in the Western Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf Region during a Long Eighteenth Century
Maritime hostility can be perceived as warfare, social banditry, commercial competition, or piracy. This essay defines maritime violence as indiscriminate seizure of seaborne or coastal property, under threat or use of force, and then applies the definition to disputed incidents in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region. While economic and political factors are important in explaining different interpretations, this essay emphasizes cultural factors, particularly language and diplomatic rhetoric. The vocabularies of English, Arabic, and Arabic-influenced languages provide insight into crosscultural misunderstandings.
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