Contemporary Iran
eBook - ePub

Contemporary Iran

Politics, Economy, Religion

  1. 196 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Contemporary Iran

Politics, Economy, Religion

About this book

This accessible introductory text explains the political, economic and religious developments since the formation of the Islamic Republic in 1979 and provides an analysis of the domestic politics of Iran. It identifies the ways in which the country, often imagined as 'isolated', is actually integrated into the global capitalist economy. It also explains the often-heated relationship of the regional powerhouse with the outside world, especially with West Asian neighbours and the United States.

Both rigorous and readable, the book covers:

• Iran's unusual path of capitalist development;

• The relationship between politics and religion in what is known as 'God's Kingdom';

• The international and domestic factors that shape Iranian politics and society.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this book is an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for a thought-provoking introduction to contemporary Iran.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Glossary
  7. Chronology
  8. Maps
  9. 1. Introduction
  10. 2. Capitalist Development in Iran: Continuity and Change
  11. 3. Oil, State, Power and Economy
  12. 4. Islam, Politics and Power in Transition: Prologue to the 1979 Revolution
  13. 5. Revolution: Theories and Practices
  14. 6. State and Political Forces in Post-Revolutionary Iran
  15. 7. The Dynamics of US–Iran Relations: Background, Evolution and Consequences
  16. 8. Regional Influence and Ambitions
  17. 9. Conclusion
  18. References