Cultural Revolution in Iran: Contemporary Popular Culture in the Islamic Republic

Cultural Revolution in Iran: Contemporary Popular Culture in the Islamic Republic by Annabelle Sreberny and Massoumeh Torfeh
English | 2013 | ISBN: 1780760892, 1784535133 | 296 pages | PDF | 25 MB

The Islamic Republic of Iran has entered its fourth decade, and the values and legacy of the Revolution it was founded upon continue to have profound and contradictory consequences for Iranian life. Despite the repressive power of the current regime the immense creativity of popular cultural practices, that negotiate and resist a repressive system, is a potent and dynamic force. This book draws on the expertise and experience of Iranian and international academics and activists to address diverse areas of social and cultural innovation that are driving change and progress. While religious conservatism remains the creed of the establishment, this volume uncovers an underground world of new technology, media and entertainment that speaks to women seeking a greater public role and a restless younger generation that organizes and engages with global trends online.

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Islamic Spain (Architectural Guides for Travelers)

Islamic Spain (Architectural Guides for Travelers)

Chronicle Books | 1990 | ISBN: 0877016925 | English | 162 pages | PDF | 25.8 MB

Architectural Guides for Travelers are aimed at the discerning traveler and provide a lively and informative introduction to architectural styles in many different parts of the world. Each of these innovative guides focuses on the most distinctive architecture of a particular country or region, giving a detailed, well-illustrated survey of the buildings most likely to be visited. The introduction of each book sets the buildings in their historical context and explains the development and characteristics of the architecture, as well as giving an insight into the lives of its builders and inhabitants. Photographs, drawings, maps, and site plans, together with glossaries and chronologies, make the guides comprehensive and easy to use. Unique in their focus and fascinating in their subject matter, Architectural Guides for Travelers are an indispensable resource for today’s traveler.