ایرانیت، ملیت، قومیت فارسی 1395

Iranian Identity, Nationhood, and Ethnicity examines one of the most sensitive and enduring intellectual and political debates in modern Iranian history. Anyone familiar with the major public discourses of the past century in Iran will recognize that questions of Iranian identity, nationalism, and ethnicity have consistently occupied a central place in political and cultural life. These debates have often extended beyond the realm of theory, shaping political movements and, at times, giving rise to direct confrontation among competing ideological groups.

Adopting a balanced and analytical approach free from ideological preconceptions, the book explores the historical development and multiple dimensions of these interconnected concepts. It begins by tracing the origins of the idea of Iran and examining its territorial, ethnic, and political meanings, providing the historical foundation necessary for understanding the various forms of Iranian nationalism that emerged over time.

The study continues with an analysis of the principal characteristics of Iran-oriented, nationalist, and ethnonationalist movements in modern Iran, covering the period from the late nineteenth century through the early decades of the twentieth century, culminating in the outbreak of the Second World War and the fall of Reza Shah's government. Structured in five stages and presented across five chapters, this work offers a thoughtful and comprehensive contribution to the study of Iranian identity, nationalism, ethnicity, and the historical forces that have shaped these debates.