The Ayatollah Begs to Differ - The Paradox of Modern Iran (Paperback)

A "Los Angeles Times" and "Economist" Best Book of the YearWith a New PrefaceThe grandson of an eminent ayatollah and the son of an Iranian diplomat, journalist Hooman Majd is uniquely qualified to explain contemporary Iran's complex and misunderstood culture to Western readers.The Ayatollah Begs to Differ provides an intimate look at a paradoxical country that is both deeply religious and highly cosmopolitan, authoritarian yet informed by a history of democratic and reformist traditions. Majd offers an insightful tour of Iranian culture, introducing fascinating characters from all walks of life, including zealous government officials, tough female cab drivers, and open-minded, reformist ayatollahs. It's an Iran that will surprise readers and challenge Western stereotypes.In his new preface, Majd discusses the Iranian mood during and after the June 2009 presidential election which set off the largest street protests since the revolution that brought the ayatollahs to power.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2009
First published:	August 2009
Authors:	Hooman Majd
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-104741-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945
LSN:	0-14-104741-0
Barcode:	9780141047416

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