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Modern Iran
by Nikki R. Keddie
Info: Keddie, Nikki R., Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution. New Haven Connecticut: Yale University Press, 2003.
Synopsis: Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution provides a highly detailed account of Iran, focusing on political and social trends that have contributed to Iran’s present climate. The first half covers relevant history from pre-Islamic Persia to Muhammed Reza Shah. The second half begins with the trends in intellectual, political, and religious thought that preceded the Revolution. The history of the Revolution itself is covered in depth, followed by a thorough analysis of political, economic, and social developments in post-Revolutionary Iran.
