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1) Iran
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Series
Publisher
Big Buddy an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Iran, describing its history, geography, cities, food, animals, religion, occupations, and system of government.
Author
Language
English
Description
A masterfully researched and compelling history of Iran from 1501 to 2009 This history of modern Iran is not a survey in the conventional sense but an ambitious exploration of the story of a nation. It offers a revealing look at how events, people, and institutions are shaped by currents that sometimes reach back hundreds of years. The book covers the complex history of the diverse societies and economies of Iran against the background of dynastic...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Googoosh was Iran's most famous and beloved pop diva, until she was silenced following the 1979 Islamic revolution when female singers were labeled "temptresses" and forbidden to release records or perform publicly in the presence of men. In this award-winning documentary from First Run Features, Googoosh: Iran's Daughter, Iranian-American filmmaker Farhad Zamani provides a thoughtful examination of the phenomenon of Googoosh. Made during the time...
Author
Publisher
Greenwood
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
This survey of Iran's historical development covers everything from its origins in ancient empires to its status as a modern nation-state. Iran, also known as Persia, has over 2500 years of history. It is one of the world's first truly multicultural empires, and modern day Iran is based upon one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. Today, Iran is populated by over 74 million residents, and 10 percent of the world's oil reserves are within...
Publisher
Stage Russia
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Russian
Description
Igor Sergeev and Vladimir Kuznetsov's multi-award nominated production of Ivan Vyrypaev's thought-provoking and timely "Iran Conference" takes place at a symposium in Denmark where influential public figures and scientists gather to discuss the current clash of modern Western liberal ideology with traditional religious consciousness and way of life. An attempt to present reports prepared by the lecturers quickly transforms into a lively conversation...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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Description
“Between Two Worlds is an extraordinary story of how an innocent young woman got caught up in the current of political events and met individuals whose stories vividly depict human rights violations in Iran.”
— Shirin Ebadi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
Between Two World is the harrowing chronicle of Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi’s imprisonment in Iran—as well as a penetrating
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Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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Description
Hooman Majd, the son of an Iranian diplomat and the grandson of an ayatollah, grew up in exile, yet he also remained closely attached to his homeland. In The Ayatollah Begs to Differ, Majd travels throughout Iran to present an eye-opening account of the economic, political, and social forces that lie at its heart--and to show the paradoxes of the Iranian character that have baffled Americans for thirty years.
Author
Publisher
Times Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
What can the United States do to help realize its dream of a peaceful, democratic Middle East? Kinzer provides a penetrating, timely critique of America's approach to the world's most volatile region, and offers a startling alternative.
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Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"Since the beginning of recorded history, Iran/Persia has been one of the most important world civilizations. Iran remains a distinct civilization today despite its status as a major Islamic state with broad regional influence and its deep integration into the global economy through its vast energy reserves. Yet the close attention paid to Iran in recent decades stems from the impact of the 1979 revolution, which unleashed ideological shock waves...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
A former CIA analyst with twenty-five years of experience working on the Middle East, explores America's intractable problem with Iran, Tehran's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, and the prolonged clash that led us to this point. Pollack lays out key solutions to the Iran nuclear question, explaining and assessing the options for American policymakers: Redoubling our efforts at a carrot-and-stick approach that combines negotiations and...
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