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The Resource Among the Iranians : a guide to Iran's culture and customs, Sofia A. Koutlaki

Among the Iranians : a guide to Iran's culture and customs, Sofia A. Koutlaki

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Summary
The eyes of the world are on Iran, from nuclear issues to women's rights to Iran's perspective on Palestine. Yet a strictly political view does not allow for an accurate of complete outlook on this important and fascinating country. In Among the Iranians, Greek-born author Sofia A. Koutlaki shares the lessons she's learned firsthand as a foreigner living in Tehran. Through memorable anecdotes and in-depth explanations of Iranian customs, Koutlaki presents a side of Iran that foreigners rarely see. The author's insight challenges reader to dispel their previous notions and judgements to see Ira
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 236 pages)
Contents
  • Getting there
  • Relationships and "face"
  • Minding your Ps and Qs
  • In his name : religion and calendrical feasts
  • The world of work and business
  • Dress and make-up
  • From the cradle to the grave : education and health
  • Partners in joy and sorrow
  • The food of love
  • Going places, doing things
  • The soul of the nation
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix A: Iran : a brief history
  • Appendix B: The solar and lunar calendars and public holidays
  • Appendix C: The holy imams
Isbn
9780984247134
Instance
Label
Among the Iranians : a guide to Iran's culture and customs
Title
Among the Iranians
Title remainder
a guide to Iran's culture and customs
Statement of responsibility
Sofia A. Koutlaki
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
The eyes of the world are on Iran, from nuclear issues to women's rights to Iran's perspective on Palestine. Yet a strictly political view does not allow for an accurate of complete outlook on this important and fascinating country. In Among the Iranians, Greek-born author Sofia A. Koutlaki shares the lessons she's learned firsthand as a foreigner living in Tehran. Through memorable anecdotes and in-depth explanations of Iranian customs, Koutlaki presents a side of Iran that foreigners rarely see. The author's insight challenges reader to dispel their previous notions and judgements to see Ira
Cataloging source
N$T
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Koutlaki, Sofia A
Dewey number
955
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
DS254
LC item number
.K68 2010eb
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Iran
  • Iran
  • Iran
  • HISTORY
  • Manners and customs
  • Social conditions
  • Iran
  • Electronic books
Label
Among the Iranians : a guide to Iran's culture and customs, Sofia A. Koutlaki
Instantiates
Publication
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Getting there -- Relationships and "face" -- Minding your Ps and Qs -- In his name : religion and calendrical feasts -- The world of work and business -- Dress and make-up -- From the cradle to the grave : education and health -- Partners in joy and sorrow -- The food of love -- Going places, doing things -- The soul of the nation -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Iran : a brief history -- Appendix B: The solar and lunar calendars and public holidays -- Appendix C: The holy imams
Control code
ocn608691555
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 236 pages)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780984247134
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
c
Other physical details
illustrations
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
Stock number
27A13D36-713B-4168-856F-CB2B8EC12C48
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o608691555
  • (OCoLC)608691555
Label
Among the Iranians : a guide to Iran's culture and customs, Sofia A. Koutlaki
Publication
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Getting there -- Relationships and "face" -- Minding your Ps and Qs -- In his name : religion and calendrical feasts -- The world of work and business -- Dress and make-up -- From the cradle to the grave : education and health -- Partners in joy and sorrow -- The food of love -- Going places, doing things -- The soul of the nation -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Iran : a brief history -- Appendix B: The solar and lunar calendars and public holidays -- Appendix C: The holy imams
Control code
ocn608691555
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 236 pages)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780984247134
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
c
Other physical details
illustrations
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
Stock number
27A13D36-713B-4168-856F-CB2B8EC12C48
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o608691555
  • (OCoLC)608691555

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