Iran - Geschichte, Kultur und Gesellschaft - Eine praktische Landeskunde

Iran - ein wunderschönes Land von alter, stolzer Kultur, politisch im Konflikt mit westlichen Staaten, in sich widersprüchlich, rätselhaft und zum Teil mißverstanden. Dieses Buch will Iran, seine Geschichte, den Staat, die Gesellschaft, das Sozialverhalten und die Alltagskultur der Iraner ganzheitlich erklären. Zu einer Zeit, in der Reisen in den Iran kaum möglich sind, lädt das Buch ein zu einer inneren Reise in das faszinierende Land. Es vermittelt tiefgründige, aus 35-jähriger wissenschaftlicher Beschäftigung und Reiseerfahrung gespeiste Eindrücke und Einsichten.

Iran - a beautiful country of ancient, proud culture, politically in conflict with Western states, contradictory, enigmatic and partly misunderstood. This book aims to explain Iran, its history, the state, society, social behaviour and everyday culture of the Iranians in a holistic way. At a time when travelling to Iran is hardly possible, the book invites you on an inner journey into this fascinating country. It conveys profound impressions and insights based on 35 years of academic research and travelling experience.

Iran is one of the countries most present in the German media, but perhaps the least understood. The diversity, wealth and inner contradictions of this beautiful and proud country and its society disappear behind a diffuse veil of clichés and prejudices. Iran's present is characterised by a repressive political system and an ideology that now interests almost nobody in the country itself. Iranian society is colourful, diverse and modern. In resisting the state and its powers, Iranians have developed their own unique political culture and a strong, resilient civil society. Most Iranians long for normality, a decent life and a little freedom. Iran's ideological and political conflicts with some 'Western' states, the resulting economic sanctions and the omnipresent corruption have led to a permanent economic crisis that is increasingly driving young Iranians out of the country in despair.

This book aims to explain the difficult to explain, and bring the seemingly distant close r. It attempts to explain Iran, its history, the state, society, social behaviour and the everyday culture of Iranians in a holistic way. Iran is far away from us, and yet in many ways much closer than many people realise. This is not least due to the approximately 300,000 Iranians (including their descendants) who have come to Germany in recent decades and have found a second home here. They have kept their first homeland in their hearts and look back to it with longing. They have brought their culture, politeness, curiosity and education with them as gifts and enrich our country and our society. They have come here because they appreciate the advantages of our society and share its values. They are extremely willing to integrate; German society benefits from them more than it realises. This book also wants to send a welcome to the Iranian immigrant community in Germany, and build a bridge between the two cultures.

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