Why has Iran seen so many modern revolutions? Today, the term revolution conjures up images of militant Islamic fundamentalists; yet before this century, both militancy and revolution were more characteristic of Europe. Addressing this phenomenon, Keddie examines such factors as the political role of Shi'ism, Iran's dominant religion, and further stresses the multi-urban nature of Iran's revolutions. The first book to address extensively the revolutionary nature of Iran, Shi'ism, and Muslim militant movements in ...
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Why has Iran seen so many modern revolutions? Today, the term revolution conjures up images of militant Islamic fundamentalists; yet before this century, both militancy and revolution were more characteristic of Europe. Addressing this phenomenon, Keddie examines such factors as the political role of Shi'ism, Iran's dominant religion, and further stresses the multi-urban nature of Iran's revolutions. The first book to address extensively the revolutionary nature of Iran, Shi'ism, and Muslim militant movements in comparative perspective, Iran and the Middle East will appeal to anyone interested in revolution, social/political revolt, and the Middle East.
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Book. Octavo, 303 pages. In Very Good minus condition with Very Good minus dust jacket. Green, white, and red spine with green and white text. Dust jacket has slight tearing to tail edge of spine and mild edge and shelf wear. Boards have slight tearing to head edge of rear cover. Textblock has fixing to edges. Shelved ND-E. 1377824. FP New Rockville Stock.
