Migration the Making of Gulf Space: Social, Political, and Cultural Dimensions in Bloomington, MN

Combining visual and literary analyses and original ethnographic studies as part of a more general political reflection,
Migration in the Making of Gulf Space
examines the role of migrants and non-citizens in the processes of settling in the Arab States of the Gulf region. The contributions underscore the aspirational character of the Gulf as a place where migrant recognition can be attained while also reflecting on practices of exclusion. The book is the result of an interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars and includes an original contribution by the acclaimed author of the novel
Temporary People
, Deepak Unnikrishnan.