Book
Culture, performance and communication in Iran
Institute for the Study of Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa • (1) • Published In 1982 • Pages: xix, 223
By: Beeman, William O..
Abstract
This book is a collection of previously published articles on a variety of subjects. Beeman's major research focus is on interpersonal behavior and language use (see document no. 79), which some of the articles here address. The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides theoretical background. The second section discusses different kinds of musical and dramatic performances, including the famous Shi'a passion drama of Ta'ziyeh. The third section interprets the Iranian Revolution (1978-1978) in terms of performance and attributes much of its success to the ability of the Imans to manipulate religious symbols in the resistance against the Shah and the United States.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- Middle East
- Sub Region
- Middle East
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2005
- Field Date
- 1971-1979
- Coverage Date
- 1960-1982
- Coverage Place
- Iran
- Notes
- by William O. Beeman
- 'Symbolism and world view in Asia and Africa.'
- Includes bibliographies
- LCCN
- 2002401778
- LCSH
- Iranians/Communication--Iran/Communication--Social aspects--Iran/Culture--Semiotic models/Symbolism in communication--Iran/Iran--Social life and customs