Iran's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook (Ethnic Diversity Within Nations)

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Hardcover
2005
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Spanning a 5,000-year period, this is the first work to document the origins, evolution, and current status of all major ethnic groups in Iran.

* Six maps detail Iranian territories during different periods from Mesopotamia in 3000 B.C. to modern times
* An A-Z listing and timeline following each chapter summarize key peoples such as the ancient Lullubi tribe, Babylon, and events including the White Revolution

Synopsis

Spanning a 5,000-year period, this is the first work to document the origins, evolution, and current status of all major ethnic groups in Iran.

* Six maps detail Iranian territories during different periods from Mesopotamia in 3000 B.C. to modern times

* An A-Z listing and timeline following each chapter summarize key peoples such as the ancient Lullubi tribe, Babylon, and events including the White Revolution

$104.78

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 376
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Ltd
Published: 31 Jul 2005
ISBN 10: 1576079937
ISBN 13: 9781576079935
Book Overview: A veritable melting pot of more than 30 ethnic groups, Iran is one of the oldest civilizations in world history and home to one of the least-understood ethnic situations today. Who are the diverse peoples of Iran? How have they lived? What does the future hold for them?

Media Reviews

A social anthropologist educated in Iran and England, Price offers an insightful examination of the origins and histories of diverse people of Iran across 5,000 years, from the earliest times to modern day. ... Academic but accessible to the general reader.' - Reference & Research Book News
For understanding the ethnic and religious issues of Iran, which influence the nation and world politics today, Price's book is a valuable addition to any undergraduate collection. Summing up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates. - Choice

Author Bio

Massoume Price is a social anthropologist and an ecologist. She currently lives and works in Canada.