Iran Facing Others
Author | : A. Amanat |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2012-02-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137013408 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137013400 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Download or read book Iran Facing Others written by A. Amanat and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iran's long history and complex cultural legacy have generated animated debates about a homogenous Iranian identity in the face of ethnic, linguistic and communal diversity. The volume examines the fluid boundaries of pre-modern identity in history and literature as well as the shaping of Iranian national identity in the 20th century.