The American Institute of Iranian Studies: Half a Century of Foundational Research

The American Institute of Iranian Studies is devoted to fostering research in the field of Iranian studies and promoting scholarly exchange between the United States and Iran. This collection of essays addresses the history and development of Iranian studies in the United States and the pivotal role of the Institute in furthering research in the field.

The purview of the Institute is vast, covering Iranology—the study of Iranian peoples and cultures both within and across regions of Central ...