Beyond the Islamic Revolution
Subtitle: Perceptions of Modernity and Tradition in Iran Before and After 1979
Publisher: de Gruyter GmbH, Walter
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9783110399882
Subjects: Islam, history
Description: The volume contributes to a better understanding of Iranian history since 1953, with a focus on societal change and its reflection in intellectual discourse. The papers explore the attitudes of Iranians toward modernity and tradition before and after the revolution of 1979. With insights from Oriental studies, history, sociology, literature and social anthropology, the volume offers a cross-disciplinary perspective on Bewusstsein and Sein.