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A Social Revolution: Politics and the Welfare State in Iran
Kevan Harris
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Description for A Social Revolution: Politics and the Welfare State in Iran
Paperback. For decades, political observers and pundits have characterized the Islamic Republic of Iran as an ideologically rigid state on the verge of collapse, exclusively connected to a narrow social base. In this book, the author demonstrates how they are wrong. Num Pages: 264 pages, 4 b/w photos, 13 charts, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JHB; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
For decades, political observers and pundits have characterized the Islamic Republic of Iran as an ideologically rigid state on the verge of collapse, exclusively connected to a narrow social base. In A Social Revolution, Kevan Harris convincingly demonstrates how they are wrong. Previous studies ignore the forceful consequences of three decades of social change following the 1979 revolution. Today, more people in the country are connected to welfare and social policy institutions than to any other form of state organization. In fact, much of Iran's current political turbulence is the result of the success of these social welfare programs, which ... Read more
For decades, political observers and pundits have characterized the Islamic Republic of Iran as an ideologically rigid state on the verge of collapse, exclusively connected to a narrow social base. In A Social Revolution, Kevan Harris convincingly demonstrates how they are wrong. Previous studies ignore the forceful consequences of three decades of social change following the 1979 revolution. Today, more people in the country are connected to welfare and social policy institutions than to any other form of state organization. In fact, much of Iran's current political turbulence is the result of the success of these social welfare programs, which ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520280823
SKU
V9780520280823
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About Kevan Harris
Kevan Harris is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Reviews for A Social Revolution: Politics and the Welfare State in Iran
A Social Revolution shows that the Islamic Republic relied on welfare provision as the main source of state making, and this is a remarkable finding. I contend that this book is a must read for students of welfare studies, the Middle East, and social movements.
American Journal of Sociology
Harris offers a first-rate book on Iran ... Read more
American Journal of Sociology
Harris offers a first-rate book on Iran ... Read more