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Superstition as Ideology in Iranian Politics

- From Majlesi to Ahmadinejad

About Superstition as Ideology in Iranian Politics

Examines the endurance and influence of mystical beliefs on political strategy in Iran from the Safavid dynasty to the present day. Rahnema demonstrates, with examples from contemporary Iranian politics, that this has allowed leaders to present themselves as representatives of the divine, and their rivals as the embodiment of evil.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521182218
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 334
  • Published:
  • June 13, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 159x231x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 458 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 12, 2024

Description of Superstition as Ideology in Iranian Politics

Examines the endurance and influence of mystical beliefs on political strategy in Iran from the Safavid dynasty to the present day. Rahnema demonstrates, with examples from contemporary Iranian politics, that this has allowed leaders to present themselves as representatives of the divine, and their rivals as the embodiment of evil.

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