Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-278) and index
Acknowledgments.- Note on transliteration and spelling.- Introduction.- 1. The paleontology of Iranian nationalism.- 2. Akhundzadeh and Kermani: the emergence of dislocative nationalism.- 3. Pre-Islamic Iran and archaistic frenzy.- 4. Of lizard eaters and invasions: the import of European racial thought.- 5. Europe, that feared yet admired idol.- 6. Aryanism and dislocation.- 7. The road to officialdom.- 8. Triumph.- Conclusion: The failure of dislocative nationalism.- Notes.- Bibliography.- Index