The Zurkhaneh and Its Milieu: A Study of Traditional Athletics in Iran

The athletes, pahlavans, and the zurkhaneh, where they practice martial arts and spirituality, are often presented as the cornerstone of traditional Iranian masculine identity. Philippe Rochard’s immersive study allows us to observe a sporting passion and way of life and to discover how the staging of the self and of the group have evolved in Iran.

• | Author: Philippe Rochard
• | Publisher: Harvard University Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 08, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780674298828
• | ISBN-10: 0674298829