An Islamic Utopian - A Political Biography of Ali Shariati

Ali Shariati is, for many, the ideological father of the Iranian revolution. A charismatic leader and teacher, his radical blend of Islam and Marxism mobilized a whole generation of young Iranians. Now available in paperback, this full-length political biography looks at Ali Shariati''s life and thought in the context of the complex and contradictory cultural, social and political conditions of the Iranian society that shaped him.>

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• Authors: Ali Rahnema, Ali (The American University of Paris Rahnema
• Publisher: Tauris, I.B.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.12.2013
• EAN: 9781780768021
• ISBN: 978-1-78076-802-1
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 36 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Iran, Soziale Gruppen: religiöse Gemeinschaften, Bezug zum Islam und islamischen Gruppen