An Islamic Utopian: A Political Biography of Ali Shariati
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (584 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780768028 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Ali Shari`ati is, for many, the ideological father of the Iranian revolution. A charismatic leader and teacher, his radical blend of Islam and Marxism mobilized a whole generation of young Iranians. Now available in paperback, this full-length political biography looks at Ali Shari`ati's life and thought in the context of the complex and contradictory cultural, social and political conditions of the Iranian society that shaped him.
"better yet, a masterpiece in it's own right" according to omid gholizadeh. This book was an instant classic for me, better yet, a masterpiece in it's own right. Professor Rahnema has done an outstanding job with such richness in detail describing Ali Shariat's charismatic character, life and teachings. Diving into the mind of the foremost progressive Islamic thinker has been done beautifully in this biography and serves the great, late Ali Shariati the justice he deserves in history. I highly recommend this book to those who are interested not only in progressive Islamic thinking but in progressive thinking, period. As Jean Paul Sartre said once "I don't believe in religion, but if I
Ali Rahnema is Professor of Economics at the American University of Paris, France.
He writes with a fluency and charm rare in academic books, sweeping the reader along with his enthusiasm and energy.' Shusha Guppy, Times Higher Educational Supplement . Professor Ali. M. Ansari, The University of St Andrews 'Ali Rahnema's excellent political biography of the radical Iranian intellectual Ali .Shari 'atifollows the development of his thought skillfully - Rahnema is to be thanked for providing such a readable account of this complex and important man.' Charles Tripp, Times Literary Supplement Ali Rahnema balances sympathy for his subject with scholarly objectivity. This is an outstanding book for its erudition, balance and perception, and a worthy study of an outstanding intellectual figure. Professor Vanessa Martin, Bulletin of SOAS - Rahnema's excellent study deserves the attention of every student of modern