Patriotic Ayatollahs
Author | : Caroleen Marji Sayej |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2018-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781501714856 |
ISBN-13 | : 1501714856 |
Rating | : 4/5 (856 Downloads) |
Download or read book Patriotic Ayatollahs written by Caroleen Marji Sayej and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patriotic Ayatollahs -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations -- A Note on Arabic Transliteration -- Map of Iraq -- Introduction: The Making and Unmaking of Iraq -- 1. The Ayatollahs and the Struggle to Maintain Legitimacy in the New Public Sphere -- 2. Sistani, Guardian of the Democratic Process -- 3. Sistani, a Guide Only -- 4. Quietists Turned Activists? -- 5. Local and Regional Sectarian Narratives -- Conclusion: Rethinking Religion and Politics -- Notes -- References -- Index