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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199669341
ISBN-139780199669349
eBay Product ID (ePID)203926861
Product Key Features
Book TitleIran : a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicGeneral, Middle East / Iran
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, History
AuthorAli Ansari
Book SeriesVery Short Introductions Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight4 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-942173
ReviewsThis book is written in a lively and accessible style. It is full of insights into modern Iran, the most important of which is the continuing impact of Iran's mythology and long history on the present. It should be required reading for anyone proposing to negotiate with Iranians, whether in politics or business.
Table Of Content1: Preface2: The West and Iran3: Iran and Persia4: Iran and Islam5: Iran and the West6: ConclusionFurther readingIndex
SynopsisIran has rarely been out of the headlines. Yet media interest and extensive coverage has tended to hinder rather than help our understanding of Iran as an idea, an identity, and a people, leading to a superficial understanding of what is a complex and nuanced political culture and civilization. This Very Short Introduction presents a radical reinterpretation of Iranian history and politics, placing the Islamic Revolution in the context of a century of political change and social transformation. By considering the various factors that have contributed towards the construction of the idea of Iran and the complex identity of Iranians themselves, Ali Ansari steers a clear path towards a more realistic understanding for us all. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., In this Very Short Introduction Ali Ansari provides a radical reinterpretation of Iranian history and politics, placing the Islamic Revolution in the context of a century of political change and social transformation, to gain a fuller understanding of Iran's identity, culture, and politics.