Patriotic Ayatollahs

Patriotic Ayatollahs
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 239
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ISBN-10 : 9781501714856
ISBN-13 : 1501714856
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Book Synopsis Patriotic Ayatollahs by : Caroleen Marji Sayej

Download or read book Patriotic Ayatollahs written by Caroleen Marji Sayej and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patriotic Ayatollahs -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations -- A Note on Arabic Transliteration -- Map of Iraq -- Introduction: The Making and Unmaking of Iraq -- 1. The Ayatollahs and the Struggle to Maintain Legitimacy in the New Public Sphere -- 2. Sistani, Guardian of the Democratic Process -- 3. Sistani, a Guide Only -- 4. Quietists Turned Activists? -- 5. Local and Regional Sectarian Narratives -- Conclusion: Rethinking Religion and Politics -- Notes -- References -- Index


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