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Islam and Democracy in Iran: Eshkevari and the Quest for Reform
Ziba Mir-Hosseini
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Description for Islam and Democracy in Iran: Eshkevari and the Quest for Reform
Paperback. For some, the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79 was the triumph of a modern, political Islam, heralding Muslim justice and economic prosperity. This book reveals the intellectual and political trajectory of a Muslim thinker and his attempts to reconcile Islam with reform and democracy. Series: Library of Modern Middle East Studies. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HBJF1; HBLW; JFSR2; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 272.
In today's world all eyes are on Iran, which has grappled with an experiment that has had a massive global impact. For some, the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79 was the triumph of a modern, political Islam, heralding Muslim justice and economic prosperity. Others, including many of the original revolutionaries, saw religious fanatics attempting to roll back time by creating a despotic theocracy. Either way, the Iranian Revolution changed the Muslim world. It not only inspired the Muslim masses but also reinvigorated intellectual debates on the nature and possibilities of an Islamic state. The new 'Islamic Republic of Iran' combined not ... Read more
In today's world all eyes are on Iran, which has grappled with an experiment that has had a massive global impact. For some, the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79 was the triumph of a modern, political Islam, heralding Muslim justice and economic prosperity. Others, including many of the original revolutionaries, saw religious fanatics attempting to roll back time by creating a despotic theocracy. Either way, the Iranian Revolution changed the Muslim world. It not only inspired the Muslim masses but also reinvigorated intellectual debates on the nature and possibilities of an Islamic state. The new 'Islamic Republic of Iran' combined not ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
198
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Library of Modern Middle East Studies
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845111342
SKU
V9781845111342
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About Ziba Mir-Hosseini
Ziba Mir-Hosseini is a social anthropologist and specialist in Islamic law. She is the author of Islam and Gender: The Religious Debate in Contemporary Iran and Marriage on Trial: A Study of Islamic Family Law. RICHARD TAPPER is Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, and author of numerous books ... Read more
Reviews for Islam and Democracy in Iran: Eshkevari and the Quest for Reform
'Hasan Yousefi Eshkevari is among the increasing number of progressive clerics pushing for reform in the Islamic system.' -Le Monde 'A scholarly contribution of outstanding merit.' -Professor Ann Elizabeth Mayer, University of Pennsylvania 'The publication of this book is very important and timely.' -Professor Dr. Nasr Abu Zayd, Leiden University 'If one has time ... Read more