Provides an overview of the history and culture of Iran, featuring discussion of the country's religion, literature, drama and cinema, architecture, carpets, fo

This volume examines the major cultural, religious, political, and urban changes that took place in the Iranian world of Inner and Central Asia in the transitio

"A sympathetic and evocative portrait of the Iranian people, their habits, customs and histories ... Essential reading." - Dr. Stephanie Cronin, Oriental Instit

Investigates how women, religion and culture have interacted in the context of 19th and 20th century Iran, covering topics as seemingly diverse as the social an

This book explores the transformation of home culture and domestic architecture in twentieth century Iran. While highlighting the role of architects and urban p