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Book SynopsisThis book discusses Iranian culture before and after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, based on research conducted among American scholars who had lived and worked in Iran. It covers the religion and literature of the Iranian people, their attitudes toward technology, work, family, and authority, and their attitude towards Western culture.
Trade ReviewFor anyone interested in the cultural relations between the United States and Iran this book is a welcome addition to our cross-cultural understanding. Having grown up in Iran and having lived many years in the USA, Dr. Steininger is well-placed to contribute to the current growth of understanding between the two cultures in the area of cultural values such as nature and religion, and to remind Western readers of the ancient and contemporary connections between our traditions. -- Dr. Eugene A. Brunelle, professor of English and Biblical studies, East Carolina University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Map of Iran Chapter 2 Dedication Chapter 3 Poem by OMar Khayyam on Reason and Religion Chapter 4 Acknowledgements Chapter 5 Preface Chapter 6 Chapter 1. Methodology Chapter 7 Chapter 2. Introduction Chapter 8 Chapter 3. Culture and Communication Chapter 9 Chapter 4. Value Orientation Theory Chapter 10 Chapter 5. Nature as Perceived in Persia and the United States Chapter 11 Chapter 6. Perceptions of American Scholars of Iranian Culture Chapter 12 Chapter 7. Culture, the Islamic Revolution, and the Hostage Crisis Chapter 13 Chapter 8. Conclusion Chapter 14 Chaper 9. Appendix - Tables and Written Questionaires Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Index
