The legal system concerning book publishing in Iran

: This work is distinctive among the studies regarding the limitations on freedom of expression in Iran. It thoroughly studies the Islamic Republic of Iran's efforts in controlling book publishing activities through passing laws and regulations. Book publishing in Iran is considered as a cultural activity that aims at promoting a certain reading of Islamic values and beliefs in the society and avoiding specific ideas that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or incompatible with Islamic norms. "The legal system concerning book publishing in Iran" represents a comprehensive and reliable source of information that thematically categorizes and analyzes the contents of the laws and shows different aspects of the system administering book publishing such as inspecting contents of books and the activities of authors, publishers, and other related individuals and organizations. This book is for people and researchers who are interested in Iranian studies, Islamic laws, and political and social studies. Readers will enjoy a large number of surprising details and observations on issues such as: - The policies and strategies that the Iranian government employs to supervise different activities in the realm of book publishing - The titles, organizations, and boards that manage different affairs in book publishing, how they are appointed, and their assigned responsibilities - The restrictions on freedom of expression in the realm of books and how the system of scrutinizing books works - How the supervision of book publishing has been developed over time under the direct impact of political power ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashraf Rahmani, Ph. D., is the authority on the subject. With decades of hands-on experience as a publisher, author, editor and translator in Iran, she is the first scholar to do such a comprehensive research into the field of book publishing in Iran and the related regulations. She received her PhD in Modern Iranian Studies from the elite university Georg August in Germany for studying the laws and regulations of book publishing in Iran. She currently lives in Ontario and continues her cultural activities as a researcher and author.