An Encounter with Dylan Thomas
- 184 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Abbas Milani Bücher
Abbas Milani konzentriert sich auf iranische Kultur-, Politik- und Sicherheitsfragen sowie auf die Beziehungen zwischen den USA und dem Iran. Als Direktor der Iranistik an der Stanford University und als Forschungsstipendiat am Hoover Institution bietet er tiefe Einblicke in die Komplexität des heutigen Iran. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit der Dynamik der iranischen Gesellschaft und ihrer Stellung in der Weltpolitik. Milanis Analysen sind entscheidend für das Verständnis der aktuellen iranischen Angelegenheiten.
Lost Wisdom: Rethinking Modernity in Iran
- 172 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Exploring the tension between modernity and religious obscurantism, this collection of essays delves into Iran's complex struggle for a contemporary identity while honoring its cultural heritage. Abbas Milani examines Shiite Islamic fundamentalism and highlights the contributions of Iranian intellectuals, both male and female, in their pursuit of modern ideals like democracy and rationalism. By challenging the notion that modernity is solely a Western construct, these essays reveal the shared aspirations of Iran and the West, offering valuable insights for scholars and general readers alike.
The Persian Sphinx
- 402 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
"Amir Abbas Hoveyda was a central figure in the historic struggle between modernity and tradition in Iran-a struggle pitting Western cosmopolitanism against Persian isolationism, secularism against religious fundamentalism and ultimately civil society and democracy against authoritarianism...In telling the story of Hoveyda's life, the author has not only laid bare the development of Iranian society during a pivotal period (1919-1978) but has also unearthed important new materials on U.S.-Iranian relations..." -- p. [4]
An Iranian scholar chronicles the life and legacy of the last Shah of Iran, including his role in the creation of the modern Islamic republic.
معمای هویدا. Muʻammā-yi Huvaydā
- 549 Seiten
- 20 Lesestunden
