State Histories: The Politics of Teaching the Past in Iran By Yasamin Alkhansa. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2026, 245 pages. Hardcover, ISBN: 9783032086402. Softcover, ISBN: 9783032086433. Ebook, ISBN: 9783032086419 | Synapse
State Histories: The Politics of Teaching the Past in Iran By Yasamin Alkhansa. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2026, 245 pages. Hardcover, ISBN: 9783032086402. Softcover, ISBN: 9783032086433. Ebook, ISBN: 9783032086419
The book aims to examine how the teaching of history in Iran is influenced by political factors and its implications for national identity.
Analysis of historical narratives in Iranian educational materials
Examination of political contexts influencing curriculum choices
Discussion of educational policies on national identity formation
Highlights the impact of political ideologies on history education
Demonstrates how historical narratives shape national identity in Iran
Reveals tensions between state goals and educational practices
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