| Living Shi'ism: Instances of Ritualisation Among Islamist Men in Contemporary Iran Contributor(s): Thurfjell, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004153454 ISBN-13: 9789004153455 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $138.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: This book provides a vivid portrait of Iranian Islamism. Based on interviews with grass-roots activists it gives a unique picture of pro-regime movement in Iran. It is of interest to anyone who seeks to understand Shi'ite Islamism today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General - Religion | Islam - Rituals & Practice - History | Europe - General |
| Dewey: 297.380 |
| LCCN: 2006049188 |
| Series: Iran Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.6" W x 9.7" (1.43 lbs) 276 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is about Iranian Islamism on grass-roots level. It provides a vivid, near-life portrait of young activist men who uphold this movement through their zealous support of revolutionary ideals and the present regime. It is based on interviews with a group of volunteers in the Iranian home guard movement known as basij during a period of four years. By focusing on beliefs and rituals of individual persons, it gives a unique picture of the shifting motifs behind Islamist engagement in today's Iran. The book contextualises the interviewed individuals within the wider framework of Iranian society and relates their stories to a discussion on ritual, emotion, embodiment and authority. It is of interest to anyone who seeks to understand the multifaceted driving forces behind Shi'ite Islamism today. |