| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 346 pages) |
| Contents |
Foucault's discourse on pinnacles and pitfalls. The paradoxical world of Foucault : the modern and the traditional social orders -- Processions, passion plays, and rites of penance : Foucault, Shiʻism, and early Christian Rituals -- Foucault's writings on the Iranian Revolution and after. The visits to Iran and the controversies with "Atoussa H." and Maxime Rodinson -- Debating the outcome of the revolution, especially on women's rights -- Foucault, gender, and male homosexualities in Mediterranean and Muslim Societies -- Epilogue : from the Iranian Revolution to September 11, 2001 -- Appendix : Foucault and his critics, an annotated translation |
| Summary |
In 1978 the philosopher Michel Foucault did a stint as a foreign correspondent in Iran. This volume studies the articles that resulted from his observations and meetings with leading figures in the Iranian Revolution, including Ayatollah Khomeini, together with responses from his contemporaries |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-319) and index |
| Notes |
Translated from the French |
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Print version record |
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Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984 -- Political and social views
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Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984 fast |
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Foucault, Michel. swd |
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Philosophy.
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History.
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Philosophy
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History
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philosophy.
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history (discipline)
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HISTORY -- General.
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History
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Philosophy
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Political and social views
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Philosophy.
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Philosophy & Religion.
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| SUBJECT |
Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86002666
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Iran
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Iran -- Revolution <1978-1979>
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Anderson, Kevin, 1948-
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Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.
Works. Selections. English. 2005
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| LC no. |
2004024383 |
| ISBN |
9780226007878 |
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0226007871 |
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9780226007854 |
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0226007855 |
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9780226007861 |
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0226007863 |
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1282678930 |
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9781282678934 |
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9786612678936 |
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6612678933 |
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