| Dynamics of the Iranian Revolution: The Pahlavis' Triumph and Tragedy Contributor(s): Amuzegar, Jahangir (Author) |
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ISBN: 0791407322 ISBN-13: 9780791407325 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1991 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General |
| Dewey: 955.053 |
| LCCN: 90-44904 |
| Lexile Measure: 1560 |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.26" W x 9.25" (1.14 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Going back to the turn of the century, this book offers a cogent analysis and an objective assessment of the origins and dimensions of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. It reassesses the narrowly focused post-revolution explanations, as it traces the fate of the Pahlavi dynasty to deep-rooted and structural weaknesses and contradictions in Iranian society, economy, and politics. This critical examination leaves the reader with a deeper understanding of Iran's modern history and an appreciation for the interplay of forces currently at work within the Islamic Republic. It also provides persuasive commentary on the inherent plight of other Third World countries plagued with similar legacies and pre-revolutionary conditions. |