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The Ayatollah begs to differ : the paradox of modern Iran

Title
The Ayatollah begs to differ : the paradox of modern Iran / Hooman Majd.
Author
Majd, Hooman.
Publication
New York : Doubleday, c2008.

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Description
x, 272 p. : col. ill.; 24 cm.
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.
Subject
  • Majd, Hooman > Travel > Iran
  • Iranian Americans > Biography
  • Iran > Politics and government > 1997-
  • Iran > Description and travel
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
ISBN
  • 9780385523349 (alk. paper)
  • 0385523343 (alk. paper)
LCCN
2008004648
OCLC
  • ocn191922746
  • SCSB-14427161
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library