Like each part in this series, we learn some very interesting and surprising things about the actual people in this small country that sits center stage in the still-mysterious (to most Americans) Middle East.
The economy and governmental policies are delicately woven together into a multi-colored and many-textured national fabric. Kind of like Western democracy...but different (as my favorite young Valley Girl used to say).
How everyday Iranians cope with the realities of strong conservative & religious control of their gov't - esp. since the 1979 revolution - on their society and what that means for them economically makes for fascinating listening.
I dare you to listen and not learn something valuable and new about this changing ancient culture.
Sideline: Clicking on Part 4 will give you this piece. Except for Part 3, which actually does allow you to hear Part 3, the rest of the series is mixed up - at least the online version on this site. But each piece stands on its own, so listening in order from Part 1->5 isn't necessary.
Review of Part 1: Making Ends Meet
Jana Marshall
Posted on March 14, 2006 at 05:46 AM
Like each part in this series, we learn some very interesting and surprising things about the actual people in this small country that sits center stage in the still-mysterious (to most Americans) Middle East.
The economy and governmental policies are delicately woven together into a multi-colored and many-textured national fabric. Kind of like Western democracy...but different (as my favorite young Valley Girl used to say).
How everyday Iranians cope with the realities of strong conservative & religious control of their gov't - esp. since the 1979 revolution - on their society and what that means for them economically makes for fascinating listening.
I dare you to listen and not learn something valuable and new about this changing ancient culture.
Sideline: Clicking on Part 4 will give you this piece. Except for Part 3, which actually does allow you to hear Part 3, the rest of the series is mixed up - at least the online version on this site. But each piece stands on its own, so listening in order from Part 1->5 isn't necessary.