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Occidentosis: A Plague From The West,Used
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Suppressed In Iran During The Reign Of The Shah, This Book For The First Time In A Careful, Annotated Translation Was Published After The Islamic Revolution. It Is A Strong And Emotional Statement By An Iranian Intellectual Deeply Concerned With What He Saw As His Countrys Succumbing To 'A Plague From The West' Or 'Occidentosis.' Offering Observations, Insights, Reasons For Pride In Irans Past And Culture, And Critical Analyses Of The Western Role In Th World. Jalal Ali Ahmad Expresses Many Of The Concerns That Agitated The Intelligentsia During The Two Decades Before The Islamic Revolution.The Author Begins By Explaining His Term 'Occidentosis: And Describing How He Sees The World: As Divided Between The Poles Of East And West. The Division Is Not So Much A Geographical Or An Ideological Schism, As A Division Between The Produces And The Consumers Of Machines. A Brief Review Of History Helps Explain How And Why Iran Grew Occidentotic. He Cannot And Does Not Ignore The Role Of Oil.The Many Contradictions That Result From The Forced Consumption Of Western Machines And Goods In Iran Are The Subject Of The Longest And Most Carefully Considered Chapters In The Book. Westerners, Who Industrailized Step By Step Over Hundreds Of Years, Never Saw Such Sharp Contrasts As 'A Man Grading Kharg Island With A Monstrous Bulldozer With Blue Bead Hanging From The Steering Wheel.'Breaking The Spell Of Occidentosis Is The Subject Of Another Chapter. The Author Rejects Both The Options Of Remaining Passive Consumers Of The Machine And Eschewing The Machine And Reverting To Preindustrial Modes Of Existence. Rather, He Advocates Gaining Control Of The Machine So Iranians Can Use It As A Means, Not An End, 'To Abolish Poverty And Put Material And Spiritual Welfare With The Reach Of All.'As An Educator Jalal Ali Ahmad Was Particularly Concerned With Ow Iran'S Schools Preserve Its Occidentotic Society. He Points Out In This Book How Leaders Whose First Interest Was Not The Welfare Of The Iranian People Or The Preservation Of Its Cultural Traditions Were Turned Out Year After Year By Iranian Universities Or Returned To Their Country From American And European Educational Institutions.The Book Closes With A Plea For Everyone Not Just Iranians Or Easterners, To Awaken To The Dangers Of Mechanosis, The Ultimate End Of Which Will Be Destruction Of The World With A Nuclear Bomb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Occidentosis: A Plague From the West'? A: The main theme of 'Occidentosis: A Plague From the West' revolves around the critical analysis of Western influence on Iranian society, termed 'occidentosis,' and the author's concern about Iran losing its cultural identity due to the consumption of Western goods and technologies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author of this book is Jalal Al-i Ahmad, an Iranian intellectual and educator who was deeply concerned with the cultural and societal impacts of Westernization on Iran during the pre-Islamic Revolution era.
- Q: What type of book is 'Occidentosis: A Plague From the West'? A: This book is categorized as a non-fiction work in the Religion & Spirituality genre, offering insightful observations and critical analyses regarding cultural and societal issues in Iran.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it may show signs of wear but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Occidentosis: A Plague From the West' have? A: The book contains 160 pages, providing a concise yet impactful exploration of the author's ideas and arguments.
- Q: When was 'Occidentosis: A Plague From the West' published? A: This book was published on June 15, 1984, shortly after the Islamic Revolution in Iran, marking its historical and cultural significance.
- Q: What insights does the author provide regarding Western technology? A: The author discusses the contradictions and societal challenges that arise from the forced consumption of Western technology and goods, advocating for Iranians to gain control of these tools to improve their own society.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Iranian culture? A: Yes, 'Occidentosis: A Plague From the West' can be insightful for readers unfamiliar with Iranian culture, as it provides a critical perspective on the cultural impacts of Westernization and encourages broader awareness of global issues.
- Q: What educational concerns does Jalal Al-i Ahmad express in the book? A: Al-i Ahmad expresses concerns about how Iranian education systems may perpetuate occidentosis by favoring Western educational models over the preservation of Iranian cultural traditions.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions to the issues it discusses? A: Yes, the author advocates for a balanced approach, suggesting that Iranians should not remain passive consumers of Western technology but instead strive to utilize it for the betterment of their society and culture.