| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 346 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-319) and index. |
| Contents |
Foucault's discourse on pinnacles and pitfalls. The paradoxical world of Foucault : the modern and the traditional social orders -- Processions, passion plays, and rites of penance : Foucault, Shiʻism, and early Christian Rituals -- Foucault's writings on the Iranian Revolution and after. The visits to Iran and the controversies with "Atoussa H." and Maxime Rodinson -- Debating the outcome of the revolution, especially on women's rights -- Foucault, gender, and male homosexualities in Mediterranean and Muslim Societies -- Epilogue : from the Iranian Revolution to September 11, 2001 -- Appendix : Foucault and his critics, an annotated translation. |
| Summary |
In 1978 the philosopher Michel Foucault did a stint as a foreign correspondent in Iran. This volume studies the articles that resulted from his observations and meetings with leading figures in the Iranian Revolution, including Ayatollah Khomeini, together with responses from his contemporaries. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
Translated from the French. |
| Subject |
Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984 -- Political and social views.
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Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984. |
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Political and social views. |
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Foucault, Michel -- Pensée politique et sociale. |
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Revolution (Iran : 1979) |
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Foucault, Michel. |
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Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979.
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Philosophy.
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Philosophy. |
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History.
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History. |
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Iran, Revolution <1978-1979>. |
| Chronological Term |
1979 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Anderson, Kevin, 1948-
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Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.
Works. Selections. English. 2005.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Afary, Janet. Foucault and the Iranian Revolution. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2005 9780226007854 (DLC) 2004024383 (OCoLC)56825352 |
| ISBN |
9780226007878 (electronic book) |
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0226007871 (electronic book) |
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9780226007854 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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0226007855 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780226007861 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0226007863 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0226007855 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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0226007863 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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