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The article reviews the book "The Politics of Women’s Rights in Iran," by Arzoo Osanloo.

One of important resources for recognizing Iranian Islamic garden and gardening is the book of Abu Nasr Heravi, Ershād al-Zerā'a. The author, Qasim-Ibn Yusuf Abu Nasr, lived in the city of Herat and the book is related to the late period of Timurid (about 921/1515). This book is a valuable resource in the subject of agriculture and gardenin. The purpose of gardening and agriculture, planting methods of Plants and Trees, classification of plants, land quality, the right time for different tasks in gardening are described in the book. The book includes eight chapters called "rawza" (garden), which cover the following range of topics: first chapter discusses the quality of the different types of land. The second chapter is about the best times for planting according to astrology, and prayers to be recited at the time of planting. Chapter three to seven include planting style for large plants and trees, and the last chapter speaks about the "Chaharbagh" layout in garden design. Referring to this book is helpful in understanding the definition of Iranian garden and gardening. According to Heravi, gardening and garden design is a contextual knowledge, and needs expertise in a variety of fields like planting, water distribution, land survey, and technical and aesthetical design. This paper introduces the most important cases mentioned in Ershād al- Zerā'a. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A review of the book "The Iranian Nuclear Crisis: Avoiding Worst-Case Outcomes," part of the Adelphi Papers series of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, by Mark Fitzpatrick, is presented.

A review of the book "Blogistan: The Internet and Politics in Iran," by Annabelle Sreberny and Gholam Khiabany, is presented.

ISBN 978-3-319-26113-3 There have been relatively few monographs or books published in English about the problems of urbanism and urban planning in contemporary Iran, especially covering the period since the Islamic revolution of 1979. In chapter 4, Habibi et al. trace what they call "vernacular modernism" to the first large-scale residential housing projects sponsored by municipalities in the 1940s and 1950s, after which, they claim, urban planning gave way to "western modernism" (p. 45). Therefore, it would be useful for future research on Iran to include greater focus on political economy, technological change, and physical form alongside the cultural and social aspects of urban planning that is emphasized by most contributors to this volume. [Extracted from the article]

A review is presented for the book "A State of Mixture: Christians, Zoroastrians, and Iranian Political Culture in Late Antiquity," by Richard E. Payne, part of the "Transformation of the Classical Heritage" series.

Reviews the book `Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952-1954. Vol. X: Iran, 1951-1954,' edited by John P. Glennon, et al.

Reviews the book `The United States and Iran, 1946-51: The Diplomacy of Neglect,` by James F. Goode.

A review of the book "The Rose Hotel," by Rahimeh Andalibian is presented.

The article reviews the book "Elam and Persia" edited by Javier Álvarez-Mon and Mark B. Garrison.

The article reviews the book "Tehran, Lipstick and Loopholes," by Nahal Tajadod, translated by Adriana Hunter.

In modern Iranian literature, Forugh Farrokhzad, undoubtedly, occupies a pivotal position. Her poetry presents the singular voice of an Iranian woman who dared to challenge the social and patriarchal boundaries imposed on Iranian women for centuries. Farrokhzad's pioneering artistic career and her bold lifestyle created an unprecedented legacy for the woman artist in Iran. Her work defies all categories as she not only confronted the stereotypes forced on Iranian women's identity, but she also challenged the long-established tradition of the classic Persian poetry. In both arenas, Farrokhzad proved herself resilient and uncompromising. Her unique poetic voice articulates inclusion in literary and social activism and subversion from the mainstream male-dominated literary circles. Confronting the individual and collective definitions of identity, and sexual and textual territories, Farrokhzad broke many boundaries and expressed the need for self-awareness and affirmation of female identity. This study is an attempt, in part, to explore and investigate Farrokhzad's rebellion against the confinement of self in the bondage of conformity and subjection and the delineation of her arduous journey to liberation and self-empowerment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reviews the book 'Religious Minorities in Iran,' by Eliz Sanasarian.

The article reviews the book "Iran: The Illusion of Power," by Robert Graham.

A review of the book "Conceiving Citizens: Women and the Politics of Motherhood in Iran," by Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet, is presented.

A review of the book "Conceiving Citizens: Women and the Politics of Motherhood in Iran," by Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet, is presented.

The article reviews the book "Iran: A People Interrupted," by Hamid Dabashi.

The article reviews the book "Class And Labor in Iran: Did the Revolution Matter?," by Farhad Nomani and Sohrab Behdad.

Reviews the book 'Persian Mirrors: The Elusive Face of Iran,' by Elaine Sciolino.

Reviews the book `The Politics of Trade in Safavid Iran: Silk for Silver 1600-1730,' by Rudolph P. Mathee.

Reviews the book 'Revolutionary Iran: Challenge and Response in the Middle East,' by R.K. Ramazani.

Reviews the book 'The Lion and the Lizard,' by Jane Rawlinson.

Reviews the book 'An Introduction to Shi'i Islam: The History and Doctrines of Twelve Shi'ism,' by Moojan Momen.

Reviews the book 'Society and Economics in Islam: Writings and Declarations,' by Ayatullah Sayyid Mahmud Taleghani.

The article reviews the book "The Politics of Women's Rights in Iran," by Arzoo Osanloo.

A review of the book "Iran & the Bomb: The Abdication of International Responsibility," by Therese Delpech is presented.

The article reviews the book "Religion, Empire, and Torture: The Case of Achaemenian Persia, with a Postscript on Abu Ghraib," by Bruce Lincoln.

The article reviews the book "Warring souls: youth, media and martyrdom in post-revolutionary Iran," by Roxanne Varzi.

Reviews the book `Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran,' by Mohammad Gholi.

Reviews the book 'Iran: From Religious Dispute to Revolution,' by Michael M.J. Fischer.

The article reviews the book "The Politics of Women’s Rights in Iran," by Arzoo Osanloo.

The article reviews the book "Writing Ancient Persia," by Thomas Harrison.

The article presents a review of the book "The Politics of Women's Rights in Iran,' by Arzoo Osanloo.

Reviews the art exhibit 'Fervor,' by Iranian-born video artist and photographer Shirin Neshat. Description of the photographs in the exhibit; Assertion that her work reinforces the West's simple-minded vision of Islam; Showings of the exhibit at the Serpentine Gallery in London, England and in Hamburg, Germany.