Publisher's Synopsis
Educated in Mashhad, Iran, and Paris, France, the late Ali Shariati (1933-1977) produced volumes of work within the areas of sociology, philosophy, and history. Because he was officially censored by the state, he often deployed allegorical concepts to maneuver around such restrictions. In the face of fierce opposition, he continued to struggle against the Pahlavi regime, enduring years of incarceration - occasionally in solitary confinement - exile, and the loss of his meager income. Despite this, he remained dedicated to the liberational potential of Islam, viewing it as an emancipatory force in politics, economics, culture, and religion.
