Esta serie desafía audazmente los límites geográficos y políticos convencionales que definen el 'Medio Oriente'. Amplía el alcance para abarcar el Norte de África, Asia Central y del Sur, y las comunidades de la diáspora a nivel mundial. La colección presenta investigaciones de vanguardia que emplean metodologías innovadoras para analizar temas como la movilidad, las estructuras cambiantes del estado-nación y la circulación de ideas. Con el objetivo de ofrecer una visión deconstruida e interconectada, proporciona estudios teóricamente rigurosos e interdisciplinarios de la historia y la política contemporáneas.
Analysing the representation of women in modern novels, short stories and cinema, this study is an examination of the controversial social institution of sigheh or temporary marriage in Iran, not just as an institution but also as a set of practices, identities and meanings that have transformed... číst celé
Focusing on the life and ideas of Iranian philosopher Ahmad Fardid, this work explores the evolution of political philosophy in post-revolutionary Iran. It delves into Fardid's influence on contemporary thought and the broader implications for Iranian political discourse, highlighting the interplay between philosophy and the socio-political landscape of the time. The study offers insights into the complexities of Iranian intellectual traditions and their impact on modern political ideologies.
An account of the rise of political Islam in modern Iran, following the intellectual journey of the philosopher Ahmad Fardid. This book will be of use to scholars in courses studying modern Iran, political Islam and the politics of the Middle East, philosophy, post-colonial studies, religious studies and social theory.
This examination of the Iranian popular culture and women's role within this challenges familiar western assumptions about the complexities of Iranian popular culture. Presenting a wealth of information drawn from a diverse set of sources, it situates Iranian women's magazines within their broader economic, social, political and cultural context.
Starting with the end of the Iran-Iraq War in August 1988 and the death of Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989, Sadeghi-Boroujerdi looks at the rise and evolution of reformist thought in Iran and how it came to rethink the nature of political and religious authority under the Islamic Republic.
Exploring the intersections of visual culture, design and politics in 1960s Beirut, this compelling and original study examines a critical period in Lebanon's history, now celebrated as the 'golden age'. It draws from uncharted archives of visual and print culture, filling a major gap in the literature on the history of the postcolonial Arab East.
Innovative, provocative, and timely; tackles head-on the main assumptions of the foundation of Israel as a Jewish state, with far-reaching implications on politics, society and culture beyond the state of Israel. Theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich, it is an important and topical contribution to the field of Middle East studies.
Moving beyond the Eurocentric approach to travel narratives, this comprehensive and transformative account of the adventures of more than a dozen Persian travelers in the nineteenth century re-discovers and reclaims the world as seen through their rich travelogues, removing the colonial borders within which their narratives had been placed.
Through interviews with thirteen individuals, the book explores the vibrant life and intellectual legacy of Ahmad Fardid. It delves into his influence and contributions, providing a rich narrative that highlights his impact on thought and culture. The personal accounts offer a multifaceted view of Fardid's ideas and the context in which he lived, making for an engaging examination of his enduring significance.
Challenging the prevailing view of pre-Revolution Iran, this new perspective on Iranian politics and culture in the 1960s and 70s documents how the Pahlavi State adopted 'Westoxification' discourses to present ideological alternatives to modern and Western-inspired cultural attitudes in Iran.
Psycho-nationalism explores the psychological and political roots of national identity and how these are often utilised by governments.
An original and empirically grounded analysis of the Gulf monarchies and their role in shaping the political economy of the Middle East.
"After the Second World War, Turkey and Egypt were among the most dynamic actors in the Middle East. Their 1950s foreign policies presented a puzzle, however: Turkey's Democrat Party pursued NATO membership and sponsored the pro-Western Baghdad Pact regionally, while Egypt's Free Officers promoted neutralism and pan-Arab alliances. This book asks why: what explains this divergence in a shared historical space? Rethinking foreign policy as an important site for the realisation of nationalist commitments, Abou-El-Fadl finds the answer in the contrasting nation making projects pursued by the two leaderships, each politicised differently through experiences of war, imperialism and underdevelopment. Drawing on untapped Turkish and Arabic sources, and critically engaging with theories of postcolonial nationalism, she emphasises local actors' agency in striving to secure national belonging, sovereignty and progress in the international field. Her analysis sheds light on the contemporary legacies of the decade which cemented Turkey's position in the Western Bloc and Egypt's reputation as Arab leader"--Page i