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1 online resource |
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Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents Page; Acknowledgments; To My Dear Readers; Introduction; Chapter 1 From Persia To Tehrangeles; Coming To The U.s. To Learn From The New World, Then Take It Back Home; The Old Country Isn't What It Used To Be Once You've Tasted Freedom; Three Generations In America; What Migration Asked Of The Emigres; The Older Generation Of Iranians Who Migrated To America; A Look At The World That Was Left Behind; Chapter 2 Persian Traditions, Ceremonies, And Non-Religious Ceremonies; A Word On Tradition; The Burial Ceremony |
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The Public Bath HouseTea Houses; Strength Clubs (Zor-Khaneh); Non-Religious Ceremonies; Bringing It All Together; Chapter 3 Adjusting To The New World; The Children's Generation-Being "Iranian-American"; My Generation-The "Sandwich Generation"; The Need For Societal Understanding; The Benefits Of Being Exposed To A New Culture; The Bigger Picture; The Good News For Americans (And Their Families) Who Marry Iranian-Americans; Chapter 4 From Kamran Sharareh To Chef Kshar; The Generational Gap And The Cultural Gap; Chapter 5 Persian Food; The Importance Of Food In Persian Culture |
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And To Leave You With A Good Taste ... Chapter 6 The Traditional Persian Wedding; The Traditional Persian Wedding Process; Updating This For Modern Times; Chapter 7 Persian New Year; About Persian New Year; Ceremonies Leading Up To The New Year; Translating This To Our Own Time And Place; Chapter 8 Persian Arts; The Visual Arts; Music; Persian Literature; Persian Landmarks; Chapter 9 Religion; Basic Rituals Of Islam; Commentary For Our Times; Windows To Happiness; A Postscript To The Reader; About The Author; Glossary; To Learn More |
| Summary |
From Persia to Tehr Angeles seeks to give a rich, rounded view of the foundations of Persian culture and traditions so that modern readers can know this heritage more intimately and also pick and choose which elements to make use of in their own lives. From Persia to Tehr Angeles' unique offering is in addressing its specific audience, with the intention of helping these populations become knowledgeable and appreciative of Persian tradition, culture, and food, thereby enhancing the human relationship between non-Persian and Persian partners, friends, and families, as well as humanizing the face of the modern Iranian in America |
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EDUCATION / General |
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SELF-HELP / General |
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Self health care |
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Education.
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Self-care, Health.
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Self Care
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EDUCATION -- General.
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SELF-HELP -- General.
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Education.
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Self-care, Health.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781614485780 |
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161448578X |
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