Iran (Modern Nations of the World (Lucent)) - Hardcover

Cartlidge, Cherese

9781560069713: Iran (Modern Nations of the World (Lucent))

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560069716 ISBN 13: 9781560069713

Publisher: Lucent, 2002

Ethnically and linguistically diverse, Iran is a country united by a rich religion. Despite this unity, the nation still struggles to integrate its Muslim ideals with its Persian heritage. Iran's political roots and a wealth of natural resources provide the country with tools necessary to become a world leader.

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 7 Up-A broad introduction to the nation's geography, history, arts, and education. Customs and culture are examined in the context of Islam and Islamic law, which pervades and controls political, religious, and daily life. Basic tenets of the belief are explained: personal accountability and spiritual rewards for proper behavior, the sanctity of private space, and the importance of public demonstrations of faith. How Iranians cope with complex laws affecting women's dress, legal rights, gender segregation, and repression of non-Islamic arts is discussed. Sidebars offer anecdotes about traditions, places, and events. Black-and-white photographs modestly enhance the text. Although this title lacks the color and eye-catching appeal of Mary V. Fox's Iran (Children's, 1991), the currency, emphasis on Islamic teachings and restrictions, modernization problems, and economic challenges make this new title a useful, informative resource. In contrast, Charles Clark's Iran (Greenhaven, 2002) focuses on the political history and the religious and social factors and personalities that sparked and have sustained the Islamic revolution.
Gerry Larson, Durham School of the Arts, NC
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review:

"A well-written and well-organized overview of the country's geography, turbulent history, culture religions, people, and government. The textual sidebars, highlighting places, people, and culture and interesting and informative. A useful resource for reports."

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