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With the first Fulbright grant for research in Iran to be awarded since the Iranian revolution in 1979, Roxanne Varzi returned to the country her family left before the Iran-Iraq war. Drawing on ethnographic research she conducted in Tehran between 1991 and 2000, she provides an eloquent account of the beliefs and experiences of young, middle-class, urban Iranians. As the first generation to have come of age entirely in the period since the founding of the Islamic Republic of Iran, twenty-something Iranians comprise a vital index of the success of the nation’s Islamic Revolution. Varzi describes how, since 1979, the Iranian state has attempted to produce and enforce an Islamic public sphere by governing behavior and by manipulating images—particularly images related to religious martyrdom and the bloody war with Iraq during the 1980s—through films, murals, and television shows. Yet many of the young Iranians Varzi studied quietly resist the government’s conflation of religious faith and political identity.

Highlighting trends that belie the government’s claim that Islamic values have taken hold—including rising rates of suicide, drug use, and sex outside of marriage—Varzi argues that by concentrating on images and the performance of proper behavior, the government’s campaign to produce model Islamic citizens has affected only the appearance of religious orthodoxy, and that the strictly religious public sphere is partly a mirage masking a profound crisis of faith among many Iranians. Warring Souls is a powerful account of contemporary Iran made more vivid by Varzi’s inclusion of excerpts from the diaries she maintained during her research and from journal entries written by Iranian university students with whom she formed a study group.

Wonderful book
This book presents a fascinating study of the Iranian side of the Iran-Iraq war and the martyrdom culture in Iran.I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning more about the day-to-day reality of Iran.

The Passionate Prose
This book took me to a place i never imagined meeting in Iran.Where cultural anthropolgy meets the war front via iconic films, books and media.I found the authors manner of writing to keep me entertained through her poetic vision of what it meant to be an Iranian in post revolution Iran. Through her visionary eyes I felt what it meant to be passionate about a cause albeit a positive or negative one as seen in the west. I understood for a moment, what it meant to sacrifice all you have for one belief.Many of us Americans couldn't even imagine sacrificing our spare change to hand over to the poor let alone giving up our lives.This book reflected another position rarely seen in the West as to how the youth portray their country. It is within the youth we build our future, and in this matter this book opened up several channels, I would never be privy to in another country.

Interesting exercise, but seriously problematic
This book is a reworked version of the author's PhD dissertation in anthropology. As such, it is quite surprising how short it falls of being a serious ethnographic work.

This (over)ambitious book looks at visual culture in revolutionary and post-revolutionary Iran, primarily from the perspective of elite Iranian youth. The core argument is that Khomeini and the revolutionary class of clerics, informed by Marxism, produced an image regime where "images worked to create a state of martyrdom and ultimately a religious state" (p. 6). This image regime is analyzed through the framework of the Sufi poetry of Nizami, and (sometimes) Hegelian dialectics. But for a book that deals with media and visual culture, it is shocking that the author seems to be unaware of a long tradition of theorizing in media studies and anthropology. Nowhere in the book do we see an engagement with even the most basic literature in performance theory, discourse and genre, or semiotics. Even the discussion of Sufi poetry lacks any kind of justification or serious explanation. There is lots of name dropping throughout the book. The reader often comes across people such as Arendt, Fanon and Ibn Khaldoun with strong assertions about what these authors said. Despite the dazzling effect, anyone that might have had the chance to read these authors would realize that Varzi has no clue what she is talking about.

On a more positive note, the book does contain some interesting quotes and anecdotes from the author's field research in Iran. It is also an interesting attempt at experimenting with ethnography as a literary genre, albeit it is a failed attempt by all standards. A confused and under-theorized book. Read with caution!

Warring Souls:Youth, Media, and Martyrdom
Anthropology, History, Fiction and Politics all come together in this tour de force.Roxanne Varzi opens the door to a society which for most of us is only knowable through the images on TV and in the papers.Iran, Tehran and then finally the inner circle of Tehran's middle-upper class youth (the first generation born in the wake of the Islamic Revolution) are revealed layer after layer each providing insight into the next.At each stage she meticulously leads us through state manufactured images and practices and helps the reader understand how different members of Iranian society cope with and/or relate to their surroundings.In a particularly visionary moment, Varzi states "My internal censor coupled with a vivid imagination, will not allow me to make any authoritative claims on reality, and thus I use different ways and different voices to relay my ethnographic journey."In acknowledging the danger of claims to reality, Varzi in fact brings the reader closer to a clear and coherent picture than usually result from similar narrative attempts.She takes us on a journey, as our guide, allowing us to stray and explore, but all the while with her hand outstretched in case our surroundings become unfamiliar.This is a book for readers of the Middle East, students of Iran and those interested in exploring a new and refreshing approach to Anthropology - an exciting new model upon which, one can only hope, other anthropological studies will follow.Varzi's understanding and insight make "Warring Souls" a must read for anyone wanting a deeper and active understanding of Iranian society.An understanding which goes beyond the still images that clutter our minds and our TV screens. ... Read more

61. The 2009 Import and Export Market for Human Blood, Prepared Animal Blood, Toxins, Cultures of Micro-Organisms, and Similar Products Excluding Yeasts in Iran by Icon Group International
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Editorial Review Product Description On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on human blood, prepared animal blood, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products excluding yeasts in Iran face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying human blood, prepared animal blood, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products excluding yeasts to Iran? How important is Iran compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of human blood, prepared animal blood, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products excluding yeasts vary from one country of origin to another in Iran? On the supply side, Iran also exports human blood, prepared animal blood, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products excluding yeasts. Which countries receive the most exports from Iran? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers? This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for human blood, prepared animal blood, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products excluding yeasts in Iran. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for human blood, prepared animal blood, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products excluding yeasts for those countries serving Iran via exports, or supplying from Iran via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Iran fits into the world market for imported and exported human blood, prepared animal blood, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms, and similar products excluding yeasts. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for Iran in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that Iran is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize Iran compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes. ... Read more

62. Iran: Questions Et Connaissances : Cultures Et Societes Contemporaines (Cahiers De Studia Iranica) by B Hourcade
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Editorial Review Product Description This third volume of the acts of the IVth European Conference of Iranian Studies (Paris 1999) includes twenty-seven contributions which ask questions and bring new knowledge and insights on the cultures and the societies of the Iranian world of the twentieth century. A first series of studies deals with linguistics, languages, dialects and contemporary literatures (Persan, Kurdish, Baloutche). The second, which is dedicated to studies of ethnology and geography deals with cultural changes and urban territories. The third part of the work analyzes the dynamics of the Iranian society and the political life in the context of the contemporary historical ruptures of this country. French text. ... Read more

63. Citizen diplomacy in Iran: peace group finds a culture that belies many American presumptions.(ESSAY)(Cover story): An article from: National Catholic Reporter by Ellen Francis Poisson
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Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 2291 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Citizen diplomacy in Iran: peace group finds a culture that belies many American presumptions.(ESSAY)(Cover story) Author: Ellen Francis Poisson Publication: National Catholic Reporter (Magazine/Journal) Date: September 22, 2006 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 42Issue: 41Page: 12(2) Article Type: Cover story Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

65. Language and Culture in Persian (Bibliotheca Iranica: Literature Series) by Paul Sprachman
	Paperback: 249 Pages (2002-10) list price: US$25.00 -- used & new: US$25.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1568591446 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

66. Iran in the 20th Century: Historiography and Political Culture (International Library of Iranian Studies)
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Editorial Review Product Description Political upheaval has marked Iran’s history throughout the twentieth century. Wars, revolutions, coups and the impact of modernism have shaped Iran’s historiography, as they have the country’s history. Originally based on oral and written sources, which underpinned traditional genealogical and dynastic history, Iran’s historiography was transformed in the early 20th century with the development of a ‘new’ school of presenting history. Here emphasis shifted from the anecdotal story-telling genre to social, political, economic, cultural and religious history-writing. A new understanding of the nation state and the importance of identity and foreign relations in defining Iran’s place in the modern world all served to transform the perspective of Iranian historiography. Touraj Atabaki here brings together a range of rich contributions from international scholars who cover the leading themes of the historiography of 20th-century Iran, including constitutional reform and revolution, literature and architecture, identity, women and gender, nationalism, modernism, Orientalism, Marxism and Islamism. ... Read more

67. Political Islam, Iran, and the Enlightenment: Philosophies of Hope and Despair by Ali Mirsepassi
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Editorial Review Product Description Ali Mirsepassi's book presents a powerful challenge to the dominant media and scholarly construction of radical Islamist politics, and their anti-Western ideology, as a purely Islamic phenomenon derived from insular, traditional, and monolithic religious "foundations." It argues that the discourse of political Islam has strong connections to important and disturbing currents in Western philosophy and modern Western intellectual trends. The work demonstrates this by establishing links between important contemporary Iranian intellectuals and the central influence of Martin Heidegger's philosophy. We are also introduced to new democratic narratives of modernity linked to diverse intellectual trends in the West and in non-Western societies, notably in India, where the ideas of John Dewey have influenced important democratic social movements. As the first book to make such connections, it promises to be an important contribution to the field and will do much to overturn some long-held and pervasive assumptions about the dichotomy between East and West. ... Read more

68. The Splendor of Iran by Sonia Rezapour
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Editorial Review Product Description Splendor of Iran Hitory Culture with Best Photography. text in English. Coffee Table Book Hardcover. ... Read more

69. AREA HANDBOOK FOR IRAN by Harvey H., William W. Cover, John B. Folan, Michael L. Meissenburg, Julius Szentadorjany and Suzanne Tekeki Smith
	Hardcover: 653 Pages (1971) Asin: B000CERD9A Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description Comprehensive report on Iran's history, economy & culture through June 1970, for government personnel, printed by U.S. Government Printing Office. ... Read more

70. Kurus: Memorial Volume Bombay by Iran Culture House Bombay
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71. PARADE AT PERSEPOLIS: Founding of the Persian Empire By Cyrus the Great , Celeration of the 2,500 Anniversary by Mohammed Reza Pahlavi by Art & culture Dep Iran
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Editorial Review Product Description SKU # 3525 , " FIRST SOFTCOVER PHOTO BOOK EDITION " W/ dust jacket, first printing, over size, in Trilingual-English, French and Persian text, plate are glossy and heavy quality, extremely rare, over 130 full pages color illustrated, collectible, Published on the 2,500 anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire ( during the reign of the last Shah of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi), photo of uniforms, equipment, and arms of the armies of the Imperial Armed Forces during the various historical periods."slight shelf wear & foxing (yellowing & Browning )to cover, slight chipping and closed tear on spine of cover, minor foxing (Yellowing & Browning ) to pages, no reminder mark, pages are clean, Binding tight ,1971 ... Read more

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72. IRAN - July 10 - Traditionalists' War On Reforms.(Brief Article): An article from: APS Diplomat Recorder
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Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Recorder, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on July 14, 2001. The length of the article is 529 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: IRAN - July 10 - Traditionalists' War On Reforms.(Brief Article) Publication: APS Diplomat Recorder (Newsletter) Date: July 14, 2001 Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions Volume: 55Issue: 2Page: NA Article Type: Brief Article Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

73. IRAN - A 'New Revolution'.(Brief Article): An article from: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map
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Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on May 13, 2002. The length of the article is 2051 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: IRAN - A 'New Revolution'.(Brief Article) Publication: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map (Newsletter) Date: May 13, 2002 Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions Volume: 43Issue: 5Page: NA Article Type: Brief Article Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

74. IRAN - The Generation Gap.(Brief Article): An article from: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map
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Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on May 13, 2002. The length of the article is 672 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: IRAN - The Generation Gap.(Brief Article) Publication: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map (Newsletter) Date: May 13, 2002 Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions Volume: 43Issue: 5Page: NA Article Type: Brief Article Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

75. IRAN - The Rifts Within Muslim States - Part 4.(Brief Article): An article from: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map
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Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on May 13, 2002. The length of the article is 986 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: IRAN - The Rifts Within Muslim States - Part 4.(Brief Article) Publication: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map (Newsletter) Date: May 13, 2002 Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions Volume: 43Issue: 5Page: NA Article Type: Brief Article Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

76. Iran's simmering discontent. (Reportage).: An article from: World Policy Journal by Whit Mason
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Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from World Policy Journal, published by World Policy Institute on March 22, 2002. The length of the article is 6347 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Iran's simmering discontent. (Reportage). Author: Whit Mason Publication: World Policy Journal (Refereed) Date: March 22, 2002 Publisher: World Policy Institute Volume: 19Issue: 1Page: 71(10) Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

77. IRAN - The Liberal/Traditionalist Split.(Brief Article): An article from: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map
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Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on May 13, 2002. The length of the article is 670 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: IRAN - The Liberal/Traditionalist Split.(Brief Article) Publication: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map (Newsletter) Date: May 13, 2002 Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions Volume: 43Issue: 5Page: NA Article Type: Brief Article Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

78. Iran's Strategic Culture And Weapons of Mass Destruction: Implications Of U.s. Policy by Anthony C. Cain
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79. Ali Mirsepassi'sDemocracy in Modern Iran: Islam, Culture, and Political Change [Hardcover](2010) by A., (Author) Mirsepassi
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80. Iran: An Ancient Culture Struggling to Define Its Identity and Form of Government by Parviz Kambin MD
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Editorial Review Product Description This book reveals an inside view of the complex history and culture of Iran and how the events have affected the thinking and behavior of its people. The glory of the pre-Islamic Persian kingship, their belief system, and their respect for art and human rights are eloquently presented, and the historical events are highlighted. The contribution of Islam is discussed, and the effect of foreign meddling in Iranian affairs is reviewed. The author presents the view that the incompatibility of Islam and civil laws has hampered unity and progress in this ancient society. ... Read more