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Turban for the Crown
Arjomand
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Description for Turban for the Crown
Paperback. The Iranian revolution still baffles most Western observers. Few considered the rise of theocracy in a modernized state possible, and fewer thought it might result from a popular revolution. This book provides a thoughtful and intelligible account of the turmoil in Iran, revealing the importance of this singular event for our understanding of revolutions. Series: Studies in Middle Eastern History. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR2. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 466.
This comprehensive history of the Iranian Revolution views it in the context of an ongoing conflict between religious and political authorities dating back to the establishment of Shi'ism as the state religion of Iran in 1501. The historical context is seen as being critical in understanding the staying power of Khomeini's regime and its ruthless elimination of internal opposition to the Islamic Republic. The significance of the appearance of widespread popular discontent, the ideological differences among the ruling clergy, and the issue of Khomeini's succession are also considered, and the book concludes with a comparison between the Iranian Revolution ... Read more
This comprehensive history of the Iranian Revolution views it in the context of an ongoing conflict between religious and political authorities dating back to the establishment of Shi'ism as the state religion of Iran in 1501. The historical context is seen as being critical in understanding the staying power of Khomeini's regime and its ruthless elimination of internal opposition to the Islamic Republic. The significance of the appearance of widespread popular discontent, the ideological differences among the ruling clergy, and the issue of Khomeini's succession are also considered, and the book concludes with a comparison between the Iranian Revolution ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Middle Eastern History
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195042580
SKU
V9780195042580
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About Arjomand
Author of The Shadow of God and the Hidden Iman (1985)
Reviews for Turban for the Crown
`a thought-provoking work and a major contribution to serious scholarship on Iran, modern revolutions and the role of religion in contemporary politics.' New York Times Book Review `Presents the Iranian revolution in context. The players in that drama may be no more lovable after you read this book, but they will be much more comprehensible.' Chicago Times