Victories in Islam are like a Russian doll, with each victory leading to a larger victory, and Islam is exerting increasing influence on Western cultures through immigration, oil economics, cultura...
This essay addresses itself to the century long history of cinema in Iran, focusing on the history
of the senses as they combine with and are extended by film technologies. It argues that
Khomei...
Synopsis of Trita Parsi, Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the U.S. (New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 2007). Discussed at Digging Deeper (www.ufppc.org) on ...
Synopsis of Charles Kurzman, The Unthinkable Revolution in Iran (Cambridge, MA & London: Harvard University Press, 2004). Discussed at Digging Deeper (www.ufppc.org) on May 29, 2006.
Synopsis of Afshin Molavi, The Soul of Iran: A Nation’s Journey to Freedom (New York & London: W.W. Norton & Company, 2002; paperback 2005). Originally published under the title Persian Pilgrimage...
Synopsis of Daniel Yergin, The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991). Discussed at Digging Deeper (www.ufppc.org) on Jan. 10-31, 2005.
Synopsis of Roy Mottahedeh, The Mantle of the Prophet: Religion and Politics in Iran (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1985). Discussed at Digging Deeper (www.ufppc.org) on June 5, 2006.
Synopsis of Sandra Mackey, The Iranians: Persia, Islam, and the Soul of a Nation (New York: Dutton, 1996). Discussed at Digging Deeper (www.ufppc.org) on June 26, 2006.
Synopsis of Nikki R. Keddie, Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution (New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 2003). Discussed at Digging Deeper (www.ufppc.org) on May 22, 2006.
Synopsis of Ray Takeyh, Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic (New York: Times Books/Henry Holt, 2006). Discussed at Digging Deeper (www.ufppc.org) on December 3, 2007
Many people fail to associate the violence committed by Muslims with Islam itself. They steadfastly seek alternative explanations, such as colonialism, tribal tensions, racism, and poverty. They re...