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This collection explores the social transformation of Iran, stressing the importance of political culture and ideology. The contributors argue that the Iranian regime has been able to maintain its credibility and the loyalty of the people because it built a legitimate Islamic political culture. They address specific aspects of Iran's political culture, and discuss such topics as the relationship of the individual to society, Westoxication,'' Shi'ism, and the Islamization of film culture. About the AuthorSamih K. Farsoun teaches in the Department of Sociology at the American University. Mehrdad Mashayekhi teaches in the Department of Sociology at St. Mary's College.
ISBN: 0415031427
Author: Samih K. Farsoun, Mehrdad Mashayekhi (Editor)
Category: Culture
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