Instances of Ritualisation Among Islamist Men in Contemporary Iran (Iran Studies)
Edición de la obra Living Shi'ism
| Autor | David Thurfjell |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Brill Academic Publishers |
| Fecha de publicación | November 2006 |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 268 |
| Formato | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9789004153455 |
| ISBN-10 | 9004153454 |
| OCLC | 71006816 |
| LCCN | 2006049188 |
| Número de Cutter | T536l |
"This book is about Iranian Islamism on grass-roots level. It provides a 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."--Jacket.