Mirrors of the Unseen: Journeys in Iran
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In our current climate of war and suspicion, Iran is depicted as the "next" rogue nation that America and the world must "deal with." But the rhetoric about nuclear weapons and jihad obscures the real Iran: an ancient nation and culture, both sophisticated and isolated, which still exists clandestinely in major cities as well as the country's remote mountains and deserts.Jason Elliot has spent the last four years traveling in Iran, and in this remarkable book he reveals the many sides of the culture, art, architecture, and people that Westerners cannot see or conveniently ignore. Part close reading of symbols and images, part history, and part intimate interviews with Iranians of many different kinds - from wealthy aristocrats at forbidden parties to tribal horsemen in the most remote mountain villages, who have never seen a Westerner - Mirrors of the Unseen is a beautiful and thought-provoking book by one of the world's most acclaimed adventurers and authors.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:031230191X
ISBN13:9780312301910
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:St. Martin's Press
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.76 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.5" x 9.4"
Related Subjects
Women's Rights Movements Asia General History Iran Middle East Travel Travel WritingCustomer Reviews
5 customer ratings | 2 reviews
Rated 5 starsSeeing clearly
By Thriftbooks.com User,
Excellent, interesting hearing from someone who actually put their foot on the ground and reported the good & the bad. From our news publications we obviously hear only one side of the story. It's this type of book that draws humanity together rather than expanding on the differences.
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Rated 5 starsA Deeper Understanding of Iran
By Thriftbooks.com User,
When I picked up Mirrors of the Unseen, I was very excited since I had so enjoyed Jason Elliot's An Unexpected Light. At first, I was disappointed. In An Unexpected Light, Elliot concentrates on the people he met and the social structures he encountered. This was essential for understanding Afghanistan. Mirrors of Light is Elliot's impression of Iran. He sees the key to understanding Iran in the history of its people,...
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