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3 produkter
3 produkter
Inbunden, Engelska, 2013
4 740 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
1 583 kr
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At the juncture of east and west, north and south, Iran sits at the crossroads of European and Asian culture and history. This pivotal location gives Iran crucial political and economic roles in the region, but makes it vulnerable to attack from the outside. Given this complexity, how do Iranians see the world around them?A thoughtful examination from numerous perspectives, The Shaping of Iran Today explores the paradox of Iran—a nation that may at first glance seem to be planted firmly in the Middle East, but that has a unique and separate culture, and much in common with the west. The book examines Iran over the course of 3,000 years of history to help readers understand all that has shaped present-day Iranian culture and the views of Iranians.Modern Iranian society is shaped by many things, and as students read through the text they will learn about:Geology and GeographySocial InstitutionsFamily and MarriageSocial InequalityReligionDemographicsThe book explores such diverse topics as the changing role of Iranian cities, the treatment of the elderly, and falling birth rates. Readers will gain insight into the role of contemporary Iran as the center of Persian culture, an OPEC member, and a major player on the global stage.Written with great sensitivity and an intimate knowledge of the nation and her people, The Shaping of Iran Today gives readers a deeper understanding of Iran past and present.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2027
1 086 kr
Kommande
On August 15, 2021, the American and NATO involvement in Afghanistan came to an inglorious end as American diplomats were flown out of the Kabul airport along with thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban. How did Afghanistan get to this inglorious moment? Failure in Afghanistan provides a clear explanation of how we got there and why the attempt to create a western style democracy went wrong in this impoverished country. It provides a basic grounding, describing the country, its people and the history of American involvement even prior to the 911 bombing. Farr then moves to analyze the failure to create a new constitution or a two-house parliament, or to hold fair elections. Focussing on the inability to create a functioning national Afghan army, Farr investigates the limitations of illiteracy, ethnic differences, and corruption. In the last four decades, over one third of the country's population has fled as refugees in the last four decades. As such, the book examines not only where these refugees went and what happened to them, but also now that many refugees are returning (voluntarily or otherwise), how they are reintegrating, or not, back into Afghan society.Written in clear and accessible terms, this book is intended for a wide audience. However, its detailed history and fresh new insights make this book a valuable tool for students and scholars in fields related to Afghanistan, the Middle East, and American overseas involvement.