Ethnic Religious Minorities in Iran

The book explores the experiences of ethnic and religious minorities in Iran, including Jews, Yarsani, Christians, Sabean Mandaean, Bahai, Zoroastrian, Baluch, and Kurds, and provides a historical overview of their position in society before and after the 1979 Islamic revolution. It highlights their contribution to the country's history, diversity, and development and focuses on the historical, sociopolitical, and economic factors that affected their development during the last century. Author Behnaz Hosseini has assembled authentic material and assembled the experiences and opinions of academics of diverse backgrounds to provide a constructive and ingenious approach to the minorities' issues in Iran.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2024
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The book delves into the experiences of ethnic and religious minorities in Iran, including Jews, Yarsani, Christians, Sabean Mandaean, Bahai, Zoroastrian, Baluch, and Kurds, and offers a historical overview of their position in society before and after the 1979 Islamic revolution. It highlights their contributions to the country's history, diversity, and development and explores the historical, sociopolitical, and economic factors that have influenced their development over the past century. Author Behnaz Hosseini has compiled this book with authentic material and has gathered the perspectives and experiences of academics from diverse backgrounds, who approach the minorities' issues in Iran in a constructive and innovative manner. The book covers various aspects, such as the minorities' efforts to preserve their identity and cultural heritage, their relations with the majority and other minorities, the role of religion in everyday life, and their contribution to the rich cultural history of Iran.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811916359
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023