Among the Iranians:a guide to Iran's culture and customs
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Intercultural Press,
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Publisher Address: | Boston London |
Publication Dates: | 2010. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xix, 236 p.: ill. ; 23 cm. |
ISBN: |
9781931930901 (pbk.) 1931930902 |
Index Number: | K373 |
CLC: | K373.03 |
Call Number: | K373.03/K882 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-225) and index. Getting there -- Relationships and "face" -- Minding your Ps and Qs -- In his name: religion and calendrical feasts -- The world of work and business -- Dress and make-up -- From the cradle to the grave: education and health -- Partners in joy and sorrow -- The food of love -- Going places, doing things -- The soul of the nation -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Iran: a brief history -- Appendix B: The solar and lunar calendars and public holidays -- Appendix C: The holy imams. |