The Quest for Democracy in Iran
Subtitle: A Century of Struggle against Authoritarian Rule
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: April 15, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 504
ISBN-13: 9780674027787
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history; POLITICS & GOVERNMENT; History; History - General History; History: World; Iran; Middle East - Iran; Political Ideologies - Democracy; History / Middle East; Middle East - General
Description: "In a book that provides essential context for understanding modern Iran, Fakherddin Azami present a trenchant narrative- of the history of Iran over the last century, covering political-constitutional developments, society, civic culture, ideology, foreign relations, the economy, and the confrontation between traditionalism and modernity." "In an original account of the revolution of 1978-1979, which overthrew the monarchy, Azimi underlines the salience of democratic aspirations and shows how the rise of the Islamic Republic has boosted the deeply rooted democratic urges in the country." "Based on wide-ranging, original research, this probing and passionate book offers vital historical analysis and addresses issues that remain profoundly relevant to the lives of contemporary Iranians, Equally important, Azimi dispels many misunderstandings about democracy, civic life, and Islamism in Middle Eastern and Muslim societies."--Jacket.