Iran's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook (Ethnic Diversity Within Nations) (Hardcover)

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Grade 9 Up–This comprehensive, thoroughly researched volume traces the origins and histories of diverse peoples of Iran from the earliest times and shows how these tribal and nomadic groups and non-Muslim religious minorities have fared under the various central authorities. Prices accurate and clearly written volume begins with a description of the land and its prehistory going back to 3000 B.C.; the latter two thirds of the work concerns events from the 20th century to the present day. Each chapter concludes with a summation; a time line; an annotated listing of significant people, places, and events; and a bibliography. The ethno-linguistic groups discussed are the Azerbaijani, Qashqai, Turkmen, Bakhtiyari, Baluchi, Kurds, Lurs, and Persians. The religious minorities considered are the Armenians, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Bahais, Jews, and Zoroastrians. The occasional black-and-white photograph or art reproduction is often too dark or fuzzy to show any detail. There are only a few black-and-white maps, none of which are particularly helpful. The dense text, especially in the early chapters, demands knowledgeable readers; the latter, more accessible chapters provide a fine, nonjudgmental account of the actions of the central government and the response of the minority groups. This volume is best suited to collections serving a Southwest Asian studies program or a large Iranian clientele.–Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
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A veritable melting pot of more than 30 ethnic groups, Iran is one of the oldest civilizations in world history and home to one of the least-understood ethnic situations today. Who are the diverse peoples of Iran? How have they lived? What does the future hold for them?

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 376 pages
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO (July 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576079937
• ISBN-13: 978-1576079935
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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