Living Shi'ism

Living Shi'ism
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 9789004409248
ISBN-13 : 9004409246
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Book Synopsis Living Shi'ism by : David Thurfjell

Download or read book Living Shi'ism written by David Thurfjell and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about Iranian Islamism on grass-roots level. It provides a vivid, near-life 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.


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