Democracy in Modern Iran

Islam, Culture, and Political Change

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Democracy
Cover of the book Democracy in Modern Iran by Ali Mirsepassi, NYU Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ali Mirsepassi ISBN: 9780814758649
Publisher: NYU Press Publication: May 1, 2010
Imprint: NYU Press Language: English
Author: Ali Mirsepassi
ISBN: 9780814758649
Publisher: NYU Press
Publication: May 1, 2010
Imprint: NYU Press
Language: English

Can Islamic societies embrace democracy? In Democracy in Modern Iran, Ali Mirsepassi maintains that it is possible, demonstrating that Islam is not inherently hostile to the idea of democracy. Rather, he provides new perspective on how such a political and social transformation could take place, arguing that the key to understanding the integration of Islam and democracy lies in concrete social institutions rather than pre-conceived ideas, the every day experiences rather than abstract theories. Mirsepassi, an Iranian native, provides a rare inside look into the country, offering a deep understanding of how Islamic countries like Iran and Iraq can and will embrace democracy.
Democracy in Modern Iran challenges readers to think about Islam and democracy critically and in a far more nuanced way than is done in black-and-white dichotomies of Islam vs. Democracy, or Iran vs. the West. This essential volume contributes important insights to current discussions, creating a more complex conception of modernity in the Eastern world and, with it, Mirsepassi offers to a broad Western audience a more accurate, less clichéd vision of Iran’s political reality.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Can Islamic societies embrace democracy? In Democracy in Modern Iran, Ali Mirsepassi maintains that it is possible, demonstrating that Islam is not inherently hostile to the idea of democracy. Rather, he provides new perspective on how such a political and social transformation could take place, arguing that the key to understanding the integration of Islam and democracy lies in concrete social institutions rather than pre-conceived ideas, the every day experiences rather than abstract theories. Mirsepassi, an Iranian native, provides a rare inside look into the country, offering a deep understanding of how Islamic countries like Iran and Iraq can and will embrace democracy.
Democracy in Modern Iran challenges readers to think about Islam and democracy critically and in a far more nuanced way than is done in black-and-white dichotomies of Islam vs. Democracy, or Iran vs. the West. This essential volume contributes important insights to current discussions, creating a more complex conception of modernity in the Eastern world and, with it, Mirsepassi offers to a broad Western audience a more accurate, less clichéd vision of Iran’s political reality.

More books from NYU Press

Cover of the book Spirituality, Inc. by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Neoconservative Politics and the Supreme Court by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Watch This! by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Privatization by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book True Sex by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Sephardic Jews in America by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Reproducing Racism by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Seeds of Empire by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Bisexuality and the Challenge to Lesbian Politics by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book One Nation Underground by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Moments of Silence by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book As Long as We Both Shall Love by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Spinsters and Lesbians by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book Those Damned Immigrants by Ali Mirsepassi
Cover of the book On Foot by Ali Mirsepassi
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy