Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-268) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
The other Islam : who are the Shia? -- The making of Shia politics -- The fading promise of nationalism -- Khomeini's moment -- The battle of Islamic fundamentalisms -- The tide turns -- Iraq : the first Arab Shia state -- The rise of Iran -- The battle for the Middle East .
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TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Entry Element
Shīʻah
Entry Element
Islam and politics
Entry Element
Shīʻah
Entry Element
Sunnites
Topical Subdivision
Political aspects
Topical Subdivision
History
Topical Subdivision
Sunnites.
Topical Subdivision
Shīʻah.
Geographical Subdivision
Middle East.
Geographical Subdivision
Middle East
Chronological Subdivision
20th century.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Entry Element
Middle East
Topical Subdivision
Politics and government
Chronological Subdivision
1979-
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GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE
Code
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DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Edition
22
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
BP194
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185
Book number
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N37
2006
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Entry Element
Nasr, Seyyed Vali Reza,
Dates
1960-
ORIGINATING SOURCE
Country
Iran
Agency
University of Tehran. Central Library and Documentation Center