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Iran: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) Illustrated Edition, Kindle Edition
by Ali Ansari (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Iran 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.
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Ali M. Ansari is Professor of Iranian History & Founding Director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews; Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute; Vice President of the British Institute for Persian Studies. He is the author of The Politics of Nationalism in Modern Iran (CUP, 2012) and Crisis of Authority: Iran's 2009 Presidential Election (Chatham House, 2010). In 2013 Ali Ansari was elected President of BIPS.
About the Author
Ali M. Ansari is Professor of Iranian History & Founding Director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews; Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute; Vice President of the British Institute for Persian Studies. He is the author of The Politics of Nationalism in Modern Iran (CUP, 2012) and Crisis of Authority: Iran's 2009 Presidential Election (Chatham House, 2010). In 2013 Ali Ansari was elected President of BIPS.
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ASIN : B00NR4SV4I
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : 27 November 2014
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
File size : 3.1 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 144 pages
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Noel H Charchuk
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick overview of Iran's history
Reviewed in Canada on 19 April 2016
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A concise and well rounded background to Iran's history, very helpful in my research for a novel I am working on.
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humphrey
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Short Introduction but a Very Useful One
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2015
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Excellent introduction for anyone planning a visit to the country and wanting to do more reading about Iran. There are for the western mind seeming contradictions and paradoxes about Iran which provide a challenge when trying to get an understanding of the country and its people. A country which is thoroughly modern and at the same time very traditional. This book is an enlightening introduction, not simplistic but helpful in showing the range of themes: history, religion, politics and so on which make the country so fascinating. In particular its resilience in meeting challenges from the past and present and retaining its special identity. Highly recommended
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Megan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Ansari is simply the best
Reviewed in the United States on 30 June 2021
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Fascinating and enriched historical summary condensed into a quick easy read with eloquent and precise prose. Professor Ansari’s book will serve as a great intro to anyone who needs a crash course on Iranian history.
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shaida
4.0 out of 5 stars Good synopsis but...
Reviewed in the United States on 10 September 2015
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This work is a bit inaccurate in its description of recent (past 200 years) Iranian political aspirations. The role of political interference is underplayed in order to leave all at the doorstep of responsibility for one's own determination. However, Iran actually represents one of those extreme cases of interference wherein deceptive practices sabotaged future of multiple generations. This must be firmly researched and understood for anyone to truly know the present character of Iran and Iranians. Also, the line about khatami's allowance for press "freedom" having not been witnessed since 1906 is an appallingly false statement. Press was fully monitored during his tenure and many punished if deviated from what was carefully structured as a seemingly open press.
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RiRed
4.0 out of 5 stars It was like described.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2017
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Arrived on time. It was like described.
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peter shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2017
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Good service and good book.
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Moiz M
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick comprehensive flight read
Reviewed in the United States on 8 October 2024
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I read this on the flight to Iran during my first visit and it gave a good bird's eye view of the society I was about to see. I plan to re-read it if I ever visit Iran again.
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Angela White
4.0 out of 5 stars First Insights
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2016
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Very helpful for a first wonderful visit....
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AO
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 2 April 2015
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a good shot overview
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars balanced and enjoyable to read for a Iran-history novice like
Reviewed in the United States on 16 July 2015
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Well-written, succinct, balanced and enjoyable to read for a Iran-history novice like me
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- John ClarkReviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2014
Five Stars
Excellent overview in short compass of major themes of Iranian history. - AmirossiReviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2015
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I bought 5 and gave it to my friends. They loved it. - m.a.rReviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2016
quality product
quality product - Bruce E. A. LarsenReviewed in the United States on 6 March 2016
Dense prose
Lack of atimeline made it very difficult to follow. Recent history guided over and zero description of current political structure? It is a total failure. - jzlcdhReviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2016
Misleading title
I expected something like a longer and more exciting version of a Wikipedia featured article. But this book is almost all about mythology and history with very little on present day Iran.
The actual Wikipedia article on Iran is only rated B-class and I could not find any up to date guidebooks. I would like to visit maybe next year. Can anyone suggest where to find: up to date railway map in English, practical info such as whether credit cards will be usable in 2017, interesting and up to date background reading. - Warren PReviewed in the United States on 3 December 2016
Iran
Print too small. Suggest you buy a history of Iran before reading this book. - Matthew barrReviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2016
Five Stars
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