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The study concludes that the contemporary Yemini, facing a context of rapid change and a perceived threat to traditional values and lifestyles, focuses on "qat" chewing as an act that is distinctively Yemini. At a time when identity is not clearly defined, any Yemini may chew as one way of affirming both the value of his heritage and his own sense of self-worth. (DÜI-Hns)

Machine generated contents note:1.GCC, Iran and Yemen: An Overview of Relations /Helen Lackner --2.Yemeni-Saudi Border: From Boundary to Frontline /Ash Rossiter --3.Future of Yemen: The Economic and Security Roles of the GCC /Sterling Jensen --4.Omani-Yemeni Relations: Past, Present and Future /Ahmed Abdullah Baabood --5.Yemen in the Context of Iran-Gulf Relations /Mahjoob Zweiri --6.Conclusion: Searching for a Resolution /Daniel Martin Varisco.

"Taking a thematic approach, Bryan S. Turner draws together his writings which explore the relationship between Islam and the ideas of Western social thinkers. Turner engages with the broad categories of capitalism, orientalism, modernity, gender, and citizenship among others, as he examines how Muslims adapt to changing times and how Islam has come to be managed by those in power." (Publisher's description)