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The Great Powers, and Iran's Social and Political Evolution
Shireen T. Hunter
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Sozialwissenschaften, Recht, Wirtschaft / Politisches System
Beschreibung
This book is a personal narrative chronicling the life and experiences of Shireen Hunter, an Iranian woman who came of age during a transformative era in Iran’s history. It begins by spanning the tumultuous aftermath of World War II to the pivotal 1979 revolution, providing a poignant account of the profound impact of these historical events on the author’s life.
The book delves into the multifaceted consequences of the reformist period that began in the 1960s. They enabled Shireen to enter the diplomatic service, but also cast a shadow of adversity over her family. Ultimately, the reforms contributed to internal divisions that ignited the 1979 revolution.
The book then explores Shireen’s immigrant experience in the USA, where she assumed the role of an “ethnic expert” in the volatile arena of Middle East politics. It candidly recounts challenges she faced in maintaining intellectual integrity while earning a livelihood, highlighting the precariousness of being on the right side of controversial issues.
The book does not offer definitive solutions to specific problems. Yet it resonates with contemporary international security and developmental challenges and offers insights that remain relevant in today’s complex global landscape.
With its multifaceted narrative encompassing Iran’s social and political history, women’s studies, immigrant experiences, and a personal perspective on critical junctures in U.S.-Iranian relations, this book appeals to a diverse readership. It provides a unique window into “lived” experiences and analytical reflections of an individual who has traversed the intersections of history, identity, and diplomacy, offering invaluable insights into both past and present.
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US feminism, Cross-cultural women's studies, Iranian studies, Iranian history, Iranian Islamic Revolution, Iranian feminism, Memoir writing, Shah of Iran, Iran