«By situating Gulf biology in relation to the activities of oil companies, princes and publishers, in addition to botanists, ecologists and conservationists, Determann shows how life science in the Gulf has been deeply transnational, yet also particular to the unique and understudied environment in which it occurs.»

Daniel Stolz, Post-doctoral fellow, Northwestern University

«Determann raises a number of interesting and important issues on a topic too often ignored in scholarly accounts of the modern Gulf. This is a book worth reading.»

Toby C.Jones, Associate Professor, Rutgers University - New Brunswick