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The Ayatollah begs to differ : the paradox of modern Iran / Hooman Majd

Author
Majd, Hooman
Published
New York : Doubleday, [2008]
Copyright Date
©2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Description
x, 272 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

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Contents
Introduction -- 1. Persian cats -- 2. The Ayatollah has a cold -- 3. If it's Tuesday, this must be Qom -- 4. Pride and humility -- 5. Victory of blood over the sword -- 6. Pairidaeza: the Persian garden -- 7. The Ayatollah begs to differ -- 8. Fear of a black turban -- Notes -- Index.
Summary
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. Majd's reports on his travels throughout Iran try to explain the economic, political, and social forces that lie at its heart, and to show the paradoxes of the Iranian character that have baffled Americans.
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ISBN
9780385523349 (alk. paper)
0385523343 (alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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