History and Sociology

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975906536

9643055361

Ahmadi, Babak. Marx va Siyasat-e Modern (Marx and Modern Politics). Sociology, 822 pages, 23 cm. an investigation of Marx's works, philosophy, and politics. The text is entirely in Persian (Farsi). Tehran: Nashr-e Markaz, 2000. 1st Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket.

There is some shelfwear on the edges of the dust jacket.

1 $75.00

474434236

9643114708

Bagee, Hasan. A History of Tehran. History, 480 pages, 22 cm. Complete with photographs and drawings. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Shemshad, 2003. 5th Edition. Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 10" x 7" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

6 $45.99

45056788

9644352416

Daneshdoust, Ya'qub. Tabas The Town That Was: The Monuments of Tabas. History, 596 pages, col. ill, 33 cm. This book is the most comprehensive pictorial history available of the town of Tabas (once known as Tus) as it existed before the devastating earthquake of 16 September 1978 which left more than 25,000 people dead. It includes the surrounding areas, with numerous historical buildings and monuments. Tehran: Soroush Press, 1998. 2nd Edition. Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 14" x 10" x 3"  Weight: 3-4 pounds.

1 $135.00
  Fromm, Erich. Revolution of Hope: Towards a Humanized Technology. Sociology, 158 pages, 22 cm. 2nd Edition. Tehran:  Morvarid Publications, 1981. Text entirely in Persian. This book is in fair condition: there is significant cover wear. The pages are clean and intact, as is the binding. Softcover. There is no ISBN. 1 $17.99
57456097

9649317031

Naraqi, Hassan. Jami`ah’shinasi-i khvudimani: chara darmandah’im? Sociology, 155 pages, 22 cm. 6th Edition. Tehran: Nashri-Akhtaran, 2004. Text entirely in Persian. Softcover. This book has some minor shelf wear but is in very good, used condition.

55991471

9649247521

Ghazbanpour, Jassem. Bam. History, 183 pages, col. ill., 33 cm. A collection of photographs commemorates the ancient (4th-6th century BC) citadel and the modern daily lives of the people of Bam. Most of the photographs were taken prior to the devastating earthquake, but the disaster and its aftermath are also included. Text in English, Farsi, French and German. Limited edition of 3000 copies. A superb memorial to both a UNESCO World Heritage site and to the land and people of Bam. Tehran: Tiss Publications, 2005. 2nd Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket.

Package dimensions: 14" x 10" x 3"  Weight: 5-6 pounds.

2 $145.00

44611808

9643200701

Kasravi, Ahmad. Az Sazman-i Milal-i Muttafiq chih natijah tavan bud?: manshur-i milal-i muttahid va asasnamah-i divan-i bayn al-milali-i dadgustari.  History, 175 pages, 21 cm. A study of Iranian government and politics between 1941 and 1979. Text entirely in Persian. Softcover. 2 $21.99

42630257

9643200167

Kasravi, Ahmad. Dar piramun-i adabiyat. History, 195 pages, 23 cm. A critical history of Persian literature. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Intisharat-i Firdaws, 1999. 2 $24.99

44129693

9643200515

Kasravi, Ahmad. Majmu‘ah-’i dar piramun-i khirad: va, Payam bih danishmandan-i Urupa va Amrika. Philosophy, 135 pages, 23 cm.  A treatise on the theory of knowledge. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Firdaws, 1999. 3 $24.99

42630223

9643200183

Kasravi, Ahmad. Pindarha (Words). History, 108 pages, 23 cm.  A review of superstition and its role in Persian culture and social development. Text entirely in Persian. 2nd Edition. Tehran: Firdaws, 1999. 2 $17.99

67138005

9643511383

Kasravi, Ahmad.  Tarikh-i Mashrutah-i Iran.  History, 951 pages, 23 cm. History of Iran in the early 20th century.  Tehran: Intisharati Negah, 2006. Text entirely in Persian.  Hardcover w/dust jacket.

Package dimensions: 10" x 7" x 5"  Weight: 3-4 pounds.

2 $75.00

56000021

9643200175

Kasravi, Ahmad. Zaban-e Pak: Azeri Zaban-e Bastan Nam-e Shahrha va Diyeha-ye Iran. History, 296 pages, 23 cm. The origins of the ancient Azeri language and the names of Iranian villages. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Firdaws, 2000. 1 $24.99

85819177

9644053990

Khansalari, Shahriar.  Tarikh-i Tatbiqi-i `Akasi-i Iran va Jahan.  History, 224 pages, 23 cm. A comparative history of Iranian and world photography. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Nashre Elm, 2006. 2 $29.00
871988408

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Naraghi, Ehsan. Az kakh-i Shah ta Zindan-i Ivin (From Palace to Prison: Inside the Iranian Revolution). History, 518 pages, 24 cm. An unusual and illuminating account of the Iranian revolution of 1979, based upon the author's long conversations with Shah M. R. Pahlavi in the weeks before his downfall, and upon his own 33-month experience in Evin Prison.  This is the first testimony to come from a survivor of the Islamic Republic's jails. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Rasa Publications, 1993. There is no ISBN; OCLC = 871988408. This is a used softcover without illustrations; there is some cover wear and an ink marking on the last page.
 
1 $35.00

62706848

National Museum of Iran. Nigahi bih Tihran dar sih hazar sal-i pish (A Glance at Tehran 3000 Years Ago). History, 67 pages, col. ill., maps, 23 cm. Text in Persian with an introduction in English. Includes photographs, maps and illustrations. There is no ISBN. Softcover. 1 $35.00

53257247

9646895166

Pirniya, Hasan, Abbas Iqbal and Baqir Aqili.  Tarikh-i Iran Gabl az Islam (Iran Kadim), ya Tarikh-i Mukhatsr Iran ta Inqaraz-i Sasaniyan. History, 846 pages, ill, 25 cm. This is a very comprehensive history of Pre-Islamic Iran, with an emphasis on the Sassanid Era. Complete with maps, illustrations and an index. Text entirely in Persian with an English title page. Tehran: Namak Publishing, 2006 (6th Edition).  

Package dimensions: 10" x 7" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

1 $75.00

70052460

9643512908

Sadiqi, Hushang.  Kurush va Babil. History, 159 pages, 24 cm. An overview of Cyrus the Great's travels to and influence on the city of Babylon, then part of the Persian Empire. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Negah, 2005 (1st Edition). Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 10" x 7" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

1 $32.00
9648723184 Sageghilar, Esmail. Pich Gaman-e Akasee dar Ardabil. History, 131 pages, ill, 22 cm. The pioneer photographers of the Ardabil region, in northern Iran. Tehran: Arefe Kamel, 2006. 2nd Ed. Softcover. 2 $29.00

235033529

9648971145

Tahami, Daryoosh, and Farshad Abrishami. A Century Pictures of the Olden Tehran (Guzari bar Tihran). History / Photography, 118 pages, ill, 33 cm. This collection of photographs are essential for anyone with an interest in the history of Tehran.  Covering 1871 to 1971, the evolution may surprise you. Many of these photos are from the very early stages of photography, dating back to the Qajar era.  This book is mainly photographs with brief introductory material in Persian; photo captions are in Persian and English. Tehran: Abrishamifar, 2005. Hardcover.

Package dimensions:  15" x 12" x 3"  Weight: 3-4 pounds

3 $125.00

71228112

9648971064

Tahami, Daryoosh and Farshad Abrishami. Olden Tehran: Famous People (Mashaheer). History, 160 pages, ill, 22 cm. A pictorial history including prominent Tehranis, such as artists, musicians, wrestlers and politicians.  Mainly photographs with a brief introduction in Persian. Tehran: Abre Shamifar, 2005. Softcover. 4 $27.00
  71228055
 

9469590102

Tahami, Daryoosh and Farshad Abrishami. Olden Tehran:  Jobs (Mashaghel). History, 110 pages, ill, 22 cm.  From cabdrivers to clowns, medical labs to musicians, get an inside look at how people lived and worked in Tehran.  Many of these photos are from the very early stages of photography, dating back to the Qajar era.  This book is mainly photographs with brief introductory material in Persian. Tehran: Abre Shamifar, 2005. Softcover.  2 $27.00
  71227637
 

9789648971156

Tahami, Daryoosh and Farshad Abrishami. Olden Tehran:  Places (Amaken). History, 160 pages, 22 cm. These photographs date from the Qajar period through the early 1970s.  See an amazing photo of Keshavarz Boulevard with (almost) no traffic!  This book is mainly photographs with brief introductory material in Persian.  Tehran: Abre Shamifar, 2005. Softcover.  1 $27.00
9789643063962 Talab, Hamid Reza Norouzi. Tehran, Past and Present: A Glance at the Features of Life, Art and Architecture. History, 203 pages, ill, 26 cm. This extensively illustrated book features Tehran, with all its intricacies and delicacies in architecture, culture and art. It has been the capital city since the Qajar Dynasty and enjoys significant importance in the transition from the past to the present. The text is in English with an introduction in Persian. Tehran: Yassavoli, 2008. Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 12" x 9" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.
 

1 $85.00

58045760

9646961118

Zarrinkub, Abdulhossein.  Ruzgaran: Tarikh-i Iran az Aghaz ta Suqut-i Saltanat-i Pahlavi.  History, 1014 pages, 22 cm. An historical study of Iran from the pre-Islamic period until the end of the Pahlavi Dynasty in 1979.  Includes bibliographical references and index.  The text is entirely in Persian. Tehran: Intisharat-i Sukhan, 2004. Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 10" x 7" x 3"  Weight: 3-4 pounds.

1 $75.00

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