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Religion and Daily Life in the Mountains of Iran

Author : Erika Friedl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 075561674X
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book Religion and Daily Life in the Mountains of Iran written by Erika Friedl and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until the 1960s, little was known inside or outside Iran about the tribes living in the country. The anthropological research of Erika Friedl is now renowned for presenting comprehensive data collected over a 50-year period from her time among the Boir Ahmad tribal people living in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. In this new book, Friedl turns her attention to the subject of religion, which she had only touched upon in her previous work. About ninety percent of people in Iran and nearly everybody in Boir Ahmad are Muslims of the Twelver Shia group. However, studies of tribal people's religiosity, beliefs and rituals are scarce, and many researchers have discounted their views and experience, regarding the tribes as only “nominally religious” because their practices do not fit in with the mainstream practices and ideas in Iran. Religion and Daily Life in the Mountains of Iran corrects this view and provides a hallmark study of tribal people's religiosity. Demonstrating the great diversity of their philosophical and religious ideas, the book reveals the ways in which the tribes choose and express their religion, define their communities and understand their world. From conversations about God and his relationships with people, to observations on ageing and death, and research into the tribe's use of spells, amulets and sacrifices, to their beliefs about saints, health and well-being, the book is an original ethnographic exploration of religion and daily life.

Religion and Daily Life in the Mountains of Iran

Author : Erika Friedl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0755616758
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book Religion and Daily Life in the Mountains of Iran written by Erika Friedl and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until the 1960s, little was known inside or outside Iran about the tribes living in the country. The anthropological research of Erika Friedl is now renowned for presenting comprehensive data collected over a 50-year period from her time among the Boir Ahmad tribal people living in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. In this new book, Friedl turns her attention to the subject of religion, which she had only touched upon in her previous work. About ninety percent of people in Iran and nearly everybody in Boir Ahmad are Muslims of the Twelver Shia group. However, studies of tribal people's religiosity, beliefs and rituals are scarce, and many researchers have discounted their views and experience, regarding the tribes as only “nominally religious” because their practices do not fit in with the mainstream practices and ideas in Iran. Religion and Daily Life in the Mountains of Iran corrects this view and provides a hallmark study of tribal people's religiosity. Demonstrating the great diversity of their philosophical and religious ideas, the book reveals the ways in which the tribes choose and express their religion, define their communities and understand their world. From conversations about God and his relationships with people, to observations on ageing and death, and research into the tribe's use of spells, amulets and sacrifices, to their beliefs about saints, health and well-being, the book is an original ethnographic exploration of religion and daily life.

Iranian Romance in the Digital Age

Author : Janet Afary
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0755618289
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book Iranian Romance in the Digital Age written by Janet Afary and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, there was a dramatic reversal of women's rights, and the state revived many premodern social conventions through modern means and institutions. Customs such as the enforced veiling of women, easy divorce for men, child marriage, and polygamy were robustly reintroduced and those who did not conform to societal strictures were severely punished. At the same time, new social and economic programs benefited the urban and rural poor, especially women, which had a direct impact on gender relations and the institution of marriage. Edited by Janet Afary and Jesilyn Faust, this interdisciplinary volume responds to the growing interest and need for literature on gender, marriage and family relations in the Islamic context. The book examines how the institution of marriage transformed in Iran, paying close attention to the country's culture and politics. Part One examines changes in urban marriages to new forms of cohabitation. In Part Two contributors, such as Soraya Tremayne, explore the way technology and social media has impacted and altered the institution of family. Part Three turns its eye to look at marital changes in the rural and tribal sectors of society through the works of anthropologists including Erika Friedl and Mary Hegland. Based on the work of both new and established scholars, the book provides an up-to-date study of an important and intensely politicized subject.

Revolution Beyond the Event

Author : Charlotte Al-Khalili
Publisher : UCL Press
ISBN 13 : 1800081189
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Revolution Beyond the Event written by Charlotte Al-Khalili and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revolution Beyond the Event brings together leading international anthropologists alongside emerging scholars to examine revolutionary legacies from the MENA region, Latin America and the Caribbean. It explores the idea that revolutions have varied afterlives that complicate the assumptions about their duration, pace and progression, and argues that a renewed focus on the temporality of radical politics is essential to our understanding of revolution. Approaching revolution through its relationship to time, the book is a critical intervention into attempts to define revolutions as bounded events that act as sequential transitions from one political system to another. It pursues an ethnographically driven rethinking of the temporal horizons that are at stake in revolutionary processes, arguing that linear views of revolution are inextricably tied to notions of progress and modernity. Through a careful selection of case studies, the book provides a critical perspective on the lived realities of revolutionary afterlives, challenging the liberal humanist assumptions implicit in the ‘modern’ idea of revolution, and reappraising the political agency of people caught up in revolutionary situations across a variety of ethnographic contexts.

Routledge Handbook of Islamic Ritual and Practice

Author : Oliver Leaman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000583902
Total Pages : 714 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Islamic Ritual and Practice written by Oliver Leaman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-06-08 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ritual and practice are one of the most distinctive features of religion, and they are linked with its central beliefs. Islam is no exception here, and this Handbook covers many aspects of those beliefs and practices. It describes the variety of what takes place but mainly why, and what the implications of both the theory and practice have for our understanding of Islam. The book includes accounts of prayer, food, pilgrimage, mosques, and the various legal and doctrinal schools that exist within Islam, with the focus on how they influence practice. The volume is organized in terms of texts, groups, practices, places, and others. An attempt has been made to discuss the wide range of Muslim ritual and practice and provide a sound guide to this significant aspect of the religious life of one of the largest groups of believers in the world today.

Aesthetics and the Art of Living in the Zagros Mountains of Iran

Author : Erika Friedl
Publisher : EUP
ISBN 13 : 9781399536738
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book Aesthetics and the Art of Living in the Zagros Mountains of Iran written by Erika Friedl and published by EUP. This book was released on 2024-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores Persian tribespeople's changing ethics, feelings and lifeways in tough times

Land of the Turquoise Mountains

Author : Cyrus Massoudi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857724568
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book Land of the Turquoise Mountains written by Cyrus Massoudi and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-12 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Cyrus Massoudi, a young British-born Iranian, the country his parents were forced to flee thirty years ago was a place wholly unknown to him. Wanting to make sense of his roots and piece together the divided, divisive and deeply contradictory puzzle that is contemporary Iran, he embarked on a series of journeys that spanned hundreds of miles and thousands of years. Rich portrayals of Sufis and ageing aristocrats, smugglers and underground rock bands are all woven together with history, religion and mythology to form a unique portrait of contemporary Iranian society. And, running through the heart of the narrative, lies Massoudi's poignant personal quest; his struggle echoing that of Iran itself, as it fights to forge a cohesive modern identity. Land of the Turquoise Mountains reveals a world beyond the propaganda-driven, media-fuelled image of fractious, flag-burning fundamentalism and provides a compelling glimpse both into the heart of a deeply misunderstood nation and into what it is to seek out and discover one's heritage.

The History of Ancient Iran

Author : Richard Nelson Frye
Publisher : C.H.Beck
ISBN 13 : 9783406093975
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book The History of Ancient Iran written by Richard Nelson Frye and published by C.H.Beck. This book was released on 1984 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Negotiating the Religious in Contemporary Everyday Life in the “Islamic World”

Author : Roman Loimeier
Publisher : Universitätsverlag Göttingen
ISBN 13 : 3863954939
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (639 download)

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Download or read book Negotiating the Religious in Contemporary Everyday Life in the “Islamic World” written by Roman Loimeier and published by Universitätsverlag Göttingen. This book was released on 2021 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributions to the present volume show that the countries that are often presented in the literature as forming part of a stereotypical and seemingly monolithic “Islamic world” in fact represent considerable diversity. From Iran to Senegal, we encounter a vast array of social and religious structures, historical trajectories, political regimes and relative positions of societies and individuals. We encounter also, in many different and often unexpected ways, the individual in multiple contexts. The present volume presents perspectives on everyday life in Muslim societies beyond the spectacular. From a broad academic background in Islamic and Iranian studies, social anthropology, sociology, philosophy and history, its contributors show that everyday life as well as religious practice in countries as diverse as Senegal, Niger, Egypt, Tunisia and Iran is not informed by one single “Islamic” tradition, but rather by multiple and often surprisingly different modes of religiosity and non-religiosity.

Mountain Jews

Author :
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 9789652783158
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (831 download)

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Download or read book Mountain Jews written by and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to tradition Caucasian Jews descended from the Ten Tribes exiled from the Kingdom of Israel in the first millenium BCE, making them one of the oldest communities of Jewish people anywhere. This remarkable population preserved its Jewish identity and developed a culture of its own in a region inhabited by a host of different peoples and plagued by ethnic tensions. The term "Mountain Jews" (they call themselves "Juhur") dates back to Imperial Russia's occupation of the Caucasus in the early nineteenth century, when the tsar's visiting representative referred to "Mountain Jews" living mainly in the east and north of the Caucasus range, in what is today the largely Muslim areas of Dagestan and Azerbaijan. After their emigration to Israel, Caucasian Jews continued to resist integration, sharing in Israel's upbuilding without losing touch with their roots in and ties to the Caucasus. Along with her fellow essayists Mordechai Altshuler, Moshe Yosifov, Michael Zand, Ariella Amar, Boris Khaimovich, Anatoly Binyaminov, and Tyilo Khizghilov, author Liya Mikdash-Shamailov, a Jew of Caucasian origin, successfully blends her scientific interest in the community with her own special affinity with its culture. The fruit of many years of field work and extensive research, Mountain Jews presents, in words and striking pictures of this people and its practices, the history, spiritual life, language and literature, daily life, material culture, and decorative arts which together define the rich and extraordinary cultural heritage of Caucasian, "Mountain" Jews.

Teens in Iran

Author : David Seidman
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780756533007
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Teens in Iran written by David Seidman and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs, maps, and diagrams describe the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teenagers who live in Iran.

Civil Society and Democracy in Iran

Author : Ramin Jahanbegloo
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 0739172239
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Civil Society and Democracy in Iran written by Ramin Jahanbegloo and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this timely, informative edited volume, major Iranian scholars and civic actors address some of the most pressing questions about Iranian civil society and the process of democratization in Iran. They describe the role of Iranian civil society in the process of transition to democracy in Iran and offer insight about the enduring legacy of previous social and political movements—starting with the Constitutional Revolution of 1906— in the struggle for democracy in Iran. Each contributor looks at different aspects of Iranian civil society to address the complex nature of the political order in Iran and the possibilities for secularization and democratization of the Iranian government. Various contributors analyze the impact of religion on prevailing democratic thought, discussing reformist religious movements and thinkers and the demands of religious minorities. Others provide insight into the democratic implications of recent Iranian women’s rights movements, call for secularism within government, and the pressure placed on the existing theocracy by the working class. The contributors address these and related issues in all their richness and complexity and offer a set of discussions that is both accessible and illuminating for the reader.

Continuity in Iranian Identity

Author : Fereshteh Davaran
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134018312
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Continuity in Iranian Identity written by Fereshteh Davaran and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-02-26 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite changes in sovereignty and in religious thought, certain aspects of Iranian culture and identity have persisted since antiquity. This book examines the history of Iran from its ancient roots to the Islamic period, focusing on pre-Islamic Persian religions and literature and their influence upon later Muslim practices and precepts in Iran.

Survival Is Not Assured

Author : Geoff Powter
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680515381
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Survival Is Not Assured written by Geoff Powter and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A bold and full account of a remarkable climbing life, exceptionally well told..."--Yvon Chouinard Jim Donini has been an icon of American climbing for the past 50 years, pushing the boundaries of alpine ascents around the world and inspiring generations with his achievements. In Survival Is Not Assured, award-winning author Geoff Powter dives into Donini’s remarkable life story, exploring his groundbreaking climbs and his tumultuous experiences both on and off the rock. From the tragic death of his best friend in a car accident to his integral role in the Yosemite "Valley Uprising," Donini’s life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but his spirit of resilience and determination has been unyielding. Through personal interviews and never-before-shared stories, this authorized biography examines the life and legacy of this iconic climber, providing an inspiring and thought-provoking look at an American legend.

Everyday Life in Central Asia

Author : Jeff Sahadeo
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253013534
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Everyday Life in Central Asia written by Jeff Sahadeo and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2007-07-12 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illuminating anthology provides a range of perspectives on daily life across Central Asia and how it has changed in the post-Soviet era. For its citizens, contemporary Central Asia is a land of great promise and peril. While the end of Soviet rule has opened new opportunities for social mobility and cultural expression, political and economic dynamics have also imposed severe hardships. In this lively volume, contributors from a variety of disciplines examine how ordinary Central Asians lead their lives and navigate shifting historical and political trends. Provocative stories of Turkmen nomads, Afghan villagers, Kazakh scientists, Kyrgyz border guards, a Tajik strongman, guardians of religious shrines in Uzbekistan, and other narratives illuminate important issues of gender, religion, power, culture, and wealth. A vibrant and dynamic world of life in urban neighborhoods and small villages, at weddings and celebrations, at classroom tables, and around dinner tables emerges from this introduction to a geopolitically strategic and culturally fascinating region.

The Middle Ages in 50 Objects

Author : Elina Gertsman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1107150388
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book The Middle Ages in 50 Objects written by Elina Gertsman and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The holy and the faithful -- The sinful and the spectral -- Daily life and its fictions -- Death and its aftermath

Religion, politics and ethnicity in iran: investigating the case of the sunni deobandis

Author : Hoshang Noraiee
Publisher : Europa Edizioni
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1102 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Religion, politics and ethnicity in iran: investigating the case of the sunni deobandis written by Hoshang Noraiee and published by Europa Edizioni. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project evolved out of my research on several other top- ics concerning militant Islam among Sunnis in Iran, Deobandis, and female Deobandi madares. Since then, several more informants have sincerely come forward to help me update my information on the current research.