- Gebundene Ausgabe: 413 Seiten
- Verlag: Encounter Books (18. Mai 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1594032408
- ISBN-13: 978-1594032400
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,5 x 16 x 3,6 cm
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This timely and fast-paced book by celebrated Iranian-born journalist Amir Taheri examines the history of the Khomeinist movement in Iran to show how it is genetically programmed for war. It will also show how Khomeinsim can be defeated, enabling Iran to close the chapter of the revolution and return to the global mainstream. This book is mandatory for anyone concerned about the future of Iran, terrorism, and the prospects for middle east peace.
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Examines the history of the Khomeinist movement in Iran to show how it is genetically programmed for war. This work shows how Khomeinsim can be defeated, enabling Iran to close the chapter of revolution and return to the global mainstream. It is suitable for those concerned about the future of Iran, terrorism, and prospects for middle east peace.
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A JOURNEY INTO THE SOUL OF IRAN
12. März 2009
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This is an unusual book. It starts like a political reportage about the twists and turns of the Iranian regime's radical policies but, very soon, develops into a journey to the depths of the Persian soul. The book introduces the concept of two Irans: one that is an ancient nation with a young population looking to the future while proud of its past. The other is a regime that has tried to efface the nation's historic memory and tries to keep Iran outside the mainstream of human life. This split personality produces erratic behavior that confuses both Iranians and outsiders.
Although the book offers a wealth of political information on present-ay Iran, its chief distinction lies in its emphasis on the role of culture in ultimately determining the destiny of the nation.
Some might see this book as a manifesto for Iranian nationalism at a time that the Islamist regime is trying to efface the very sentiment of Iranian-ness, replacing it with a curious reinterpretation of Islam mixed with elements of pseudo-Marxism, banal anti-Americanism and old-style anti-Semitism. Te reader of the book would conclude that the people who rule Iran today do not resemble, let alone represent, a majority of Iranians. These rulers appear like aliens from other planets, individuals with no roots in Iran's old history and culture that long pre-date the emergence of Islam as an Arab faith.
Of special interest to policymakers is the section devoted to the controversial concept of "regime change". Here the book is full of surprises, offering a range of new and tantalizing ideas that cut across partisan positions.
By heavily relying on sources within Persian literature and Iranian history, the author manages to put some major issues into proper context. These include the relationship between Islam and Iran, the role of the clergy in Iranian society, and the centuries old struggle of successive generations of Iranians for freedom. This is a political book written with the beauty of a poetical language. After all, Persians believe that only poetry can express the ultimate truth.
Although the book offers a wealth of political information on present-ay Iran, its chief distinction lies in its emphasis on the role of culture in ultimately determining the destiny of the nation.
Some might see this book as a manifesto for Iranian nationalism at a time that the Islamist regime is trying to efface the very sentiment of Iranian-ness, replacing it with a curious reinterpretation of Islam mixed with elements of pseudo-Marxism, banal anti-Americanism and old-style anti-Semitism. Te reader of the book would conclude that the people who rule Iran today do not resemble, let alone represent, a majority of Iranians. These rulers appear like aliens from other planets, individuals with no roots in Iran's old history and culture that long pre-date the emergence of Islam as an Arab faith.
Of special interest to policymakers is the section devoted to the controversial concept of "regime change". Here the book is full of surprises, offering a range of new and tantalizing ideas that cut across partisan positions.
By heavily relying on sources within Persian literature and Iranian history, the author manages to put some major issues into proper context. These include the relationship between Islam and Iran, the role of the clergy in Iranian society, and the centuries old struggle of successive generations of Iranians for freedom. This is a political book written with the beauty of a poetical language. After all, Persians believe that only poetry can express the ultimate truth.
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CRAZY EDDIE VS. MARTYR HUSSEIN
22. März 2009
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Although this is a book ostensibly about Iran's experience in the past 30 years, it deals with much larger themes, including what one might calla " clash of cultures." The author shows how difficult it is for Western decision-makers to understand a mind-set that does not obey any of the rules they are used to. At the other side, however, the Khomeinists understand the Western mind-set well. Many of them were educated in the West and lived in Europe or America. They know the weaknesses and strengths of the West and have learned how to manipulate them.
Taheri uses the image of Crazy Eddie to describe President Barack Obama's offer of unconditional talks with the Islamic Republic. He then puts that image in opposition to that of Martyr Hussein, and shows how the two would never be able to coexist in peace.
For all that, this is an optimistic book. The author shows how Iranian society is liberating itself from the Islamic stranglehold. he also suggests some intriguing ideas for opposing and ultimately overthrowing the present regime.
Taheri uses the image of Crazy Eddie to describe President Barack Obama's offer of unconditional talks with the Islamic Republic. He then puts that image in opposition to that of Martyr Hussein, and shows how the two would never be able to coexist in peace.
For all that, this is an optimistic book. The author shows how Iranian society is liberating itself from the Islamic stranglehold. he also suggests some intriguing ideas for opposing and ultimately overthrowing the present regime.
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SHOW ME YOUR BEARD, I TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE
10. April 2009
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The amazing thing about this book is the ability of the author to slalom between high-flown schoalrship and down-to-earth witty osbervations into social and political behavior.
The sections dealing with the impact of Islam on the Iranian psyche and history, determining the Persian "ipseity", belong to the first catgeory. In the second category we find a whole set of "semiological" observations that reveal Islam's obsession with the appearances.
It really matters what kind of beard a man grows, and what kind of head-gear a woman wears. Men could be ostricized if not killed for the wrong beard. Women risk being disfigured by vitriol if they do not wear the right form of headcover.
Paradoxically, the book could be read as a defnese of Islam as Taheri shows in great detail how trhe Khomeinist ideology by-pases or totally ignores many of Islam's well-estalished principles and practices.
The sections dealing with the impact of Islam on the Iranian psyche and history, determining the Persian "ipseity", belong to the first catgeory. In the second category we find a whole set of "semiological" observations that reveal Islam's obsession with the appearances.
It really matters what kind of beard a man grows, and what kind of head-gear a woman wears. Men could be ostricized if not killed for the wrong beard. Women risk being disfigured by vitriol if they do not wear the right form of headcover.
Paradoxically, the book could be read as a defnese of Islam as Taheri shows in great detail how trhe Khomeinist ideology by-pases or totally ignores many of Islam's well-estalished principles and practices.
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