American-Iranian Dialogues - (New Approaches to International History) by Matthew K Shannon (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Bringing together historians of US foreign relations and scholars of Iranian studies, American-Iranian Dialoguesexamines the cultural connections between Americans and Iranians from the constitutional period of the 1890s through to the start of the White Revolution in the 1960s.

Taking an innovative cultural approach, chapters are centred around major themes in American-Iranian encounters and cultural exchange throughout this period, including stories of origin, cultural representations, nationalism and discourses on development. Expert contributors draw together different strands of US-Iranian relations to discuss a range of path-breaking topics such as the history of education, heritage exchange, oil development and the often-overlooked interactions between American and Iranian non-state actors.

Through exploring the understudied cultural dimensions of US-Iranian relations, this book will be essential reading for students and scholars interested in American history, international history, Iranian studies and Middle Eastern studies.

Review Quotes

Matthew K. Shannon has brought together twelve outstanding scholars to produce a collection of essential reading for anybody interested in the history of US-Iranian relations. It makes a vital contribution to the literature by shedding light on the role played by non-state actors in this transnational relationship.
Dr Ben Offiler, Senior Lecturer in History, Sheffield Hallam University, UK