| Description |
xviii, 199 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Muhammad and the Islamic Movement -- 2. The Islamic Movement - in Resurgence or in Decline? -- 3. Revolution in Review -- 4. Revolution, Power and Binary Opposition -- 5. Ideologies of the Iranian Revolution; the Rise of Khomeinism -- 6. A Great Revolution of the 20th Century - the Installation of an Islamic Theocracy -- 7. The Election of Khatami - Iran from Revolution to Realpolitik -- Conclusion - Iran Today, Edging towards Unrest -- Glossary I. People, Places and Organisations in Pre- and Post-1979 Iran |
| Summary |
"This work pinpoints the main influences in Iranian society. The wide variety of influences upon Iran's social and political structure has resulted in many ways in an identity crisis of sorts. This book aims to clarify this internal structure within Iranian society while highlighting the potential consequences for Iran's relations with the international community."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Islam and politics -- Iran.
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| SUBJECT |
Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86002666
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| LC no. |
2002074707 |
| ISBN |
0754631885 alkaline paper |
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