Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Among the Iranians

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

608691555

Responsibility statement

Sofia A. Koutlaki

Sub title

a guide to Iran's culture and customs

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

Table Of 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

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