An Islamic Utopian

A Political Biography of Ali Shariati

Ali Rahnema author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:13th Dec '13

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Ali Shari'ati is, for many, the ideological father of the Iranian revolution. A charismatic leader and teacher, his blend of Islam and Marxism mobilized a generation of young Iranians. Now available in paperback, this biography looks at Shari'ati's life and thought in the context of the complex social conditions of contemporary Iranian society.

Ali Shariati 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 Shariati's life and thought in the context of the complex and contradictory cultural, social and political conditions of the Iranian society that shaped him.

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 Iran. Professor Ali. M. Ansari, The University of St Andrews 'Ali Rahnema's excellent political biography of the radical Iranian intellectual Ali .Shari 'ati...follows 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. 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

ISBN: 9781780768021

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 606g

448 pages