Description
The book Iranian Cosmopolitanism: A Cinematic History by Golbarg Rekabtalaei is a scholarly work that delves into the early 20th-century Iranian urban experience through the lens of cinema. Rekabtalaei, an assistant professor of Middle Eastern history at Seton Hall University, examines how early Iranian cinema reflected and influenced the cosmopolitan identity of Tehran during this period. The book explores the interplay between cinema and the city's diverse ethnic, linguistic, and religious communities, highlighting how films served as a medium for expressing and shaping a shared urban identity. By analyzing various cinematic works and their reception, Rekabtalaei provides insights into the cultural and social dynamics of Tehran, offering a nuanced understanding of Iranian cosmopolitanism as portrayed in early cinema.
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Pages: 343
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9786222548261
- Persian Title: کتاب جهان منشی ایرانی اثر گلبرگ رکاب طلایی