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Borders and Brethren: Iran and the Challenge of Azerbaijani Identity (BCSIA Studies in International Security),Used
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The Azerbaijani people have been divided between Iran and the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan for more than 150 years, yet they have retained their ethnic identity. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the emergence of an independent Azerbaijan have only served to reinforce their collective identity. In Borders and Brethren, Brenda Shaffer examines trends in Azerbaijani collective identity from the period of the Islamic Revolution in Iran through the Soviet breakup and the beginnings of the Republic of Azerbaijan (19792000). Challenging the mainstream view in contemporary Iranian studies, Shaffer argues that a distinctive Azerbaijani identity exists in Iran and that Azerbaijani ethnicity must be a part of studies of Iranian society and assessments of regime stability in Iran. She analyzes how Azerbaijanis have maintained their identity and how that identity has assumed different forms in the former Soviet Union and Iran. In addition to contributing to the study of ethnic identity, the book reveals the dilemmas of ethnic politics in Iran.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Borders and Brethren'? A: The main theme of 'Borders and Brethren' is the exploration of Azerbaijani identity and how it has been shaped by historical events, particularly the division of the Azerbaijani people between Iran and Azerbaijan over the past 150 years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Borders and Brethren' is Brenda Shaffer.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from the Islamic Revolution in Iran through the Soviet breakup and the early years of the Republic of Azerbaijan, specifically from 1979 to 2000.
- Q: What unique perspective does the author present in this book? A: Brenda Shaffer challenges the mainstream view in Iranian studies by arguing that a distinctive Azerbaijani identity exists within Iran, emphasizing the importance of Azerbaijani ethnicity in the study of Iranian society.
- Q: How does this book contribute to the understanding of ethnic identity? A: The book contributes to the understanding of ethnic identity by analyzing how Azerbaijanis have maintained their identity in different political contexts and how that identity manifests in both Iran and the former Soviet Union.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Borders and Brethren' have? A: The book contains 300 pages.
- Q: When was 'Borders and Brethren' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2002.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Borders and Brethren' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in ethnic studies, Iranian studies, and international security.
- Q: What condition is the book in if ordered new? A: If ordered new, the book is in brand new condition.