Modernity, Sexuality, and Ideology in Iran - The Life and Legacy of a Popular Female Artist (Hardcover)

For more than a century Iran's social, political, and cultural history has been defined by a struggle toward or away from modernity. In this book Talatoff makes a compelling argument that, despite revolutionary upheaval, the ideals of modernity remain remote due to the absence of a modern notion of sexuality. He illustrates his assertion through the life of Shahrzad, a celebrated stage and screen actress, dancer, journalist, and published poet who eventually became imprisoned and later homeless in the streets of Tehran. Tracing her career along with other pre-revolutionary women artists, Talatoff explores the relationship between gender, sexuality, media, and modernity in Iran.

General

Imprint:	Syracuse University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East
Release date:	May 2011
First published:	May 2011
Authors:	Kamran Talattof
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	332
ISBN-13:	978-0-8156-3224-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
LSN:	0-8156-3224-X
Barcode:	9780815632245

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