Diese Reihe stellt kühn die herkömmlichen geografischen und politischen Grenzen in Frage, die den 'Nahen Osten' definieren. Sie erweitert den Fokus auf Nordafrika, Zentral- und Südasien sowie Diasporagemeinschaften weltweit. Die Sammlung präsentiert Spitzenforschung, die innovative Methoden zur Analyse von Themen wie Mobilität, sich wandelnden Nationalstaaten und der Zirkulation von Ideen anwendet. Mit dem Ziel, eine dekonstruierte und vernetzte Sichtweise zu bieten, liefert sie theoretisch fundierte, interdisziplinäre Studien zur zeitgenössischen Geschichte und Politik.
Analysing the representation of women in modern novels, short stories and cinema, this study is an examination of the controversial social institution of sigheh or temporary marriage in Iran, not just as an institution but also as a set of practices, identities and meanings that have transformed... číst celé
This examination of the Iranian popular culture and women's role within this challenges familiar western assumptions about the complexities of Iranian popular culture. Presenting a wealth of information drawn from a diverse set of sources, it situates Iranian women's magazines within their broader economic, social, political and cultural context.
Exploring the intersections of visual culture, design and politics in 1960s Beirut, this compelling and original study examines a critical period in Lebanon's history, now celebrated as the 'golden age'. It draws from uncharted archives of visual and print culture, filling a major gap in the literature on the history of the postcolonial Arab East.
Moving beyond the Eurocentric approach to travel narratives, this comprehensive and transformative account of the adventures of more than a dozen Persian travelers in the nineteenth century re-discovers and reclaims the world as seen through their rich travelogues, removing the colonial borders within which their narratives had been placed.
Through interviews with thirteen individuals, the book explores the vibrant life and intellectual legacy of Ahmad Fardid. It delves into his influence and contributions, providing a rich narrative that highlights his impact on thought and culture. The personal accounts offer a multifaceted view of Fardid's ideas and the context in which he lived, making for an engaging examination of his enduring significance.
An original and empirically grounded analysis of the Gulf monarchies and their role in shaping the political economy of the Middle East.
"After the Second World War, Turkey and Egypt were among the most dynamic actors in the Middle East. Their 1950s foreign policies presented a puzzle, however: Turkey's Democrat Party pursued NATO membership and sponsored the pro-Western Baghdad Pact regionally, while Egypt's Free Officers promoted neutralism and pan-Arab alliances. This book asks why: what explains this divergence in a shared historical space? Rethinking foreign policy as an important site for the realisation of nationalist commitments, Abou-El-Fadl finds the answer in the contrasting nation making projects pursued by the two leaderships, each politicised differently through experiences of war, imperialism and underdevelopment. Drawing on untapped Turkish and Arabic sources, and critically engaging with theories of postcolonial nationalism, she emphasises local actors' agency in striving to secure national belonging, sovereignty and progress in the international field. Her analysis sheds light on the contemporary legacies of the decade which cemented Turkey's position in the Western Bloc and Egypt's reputation as Arab leader"--Page i