Iran (Nations in Transition) [Library Binding]

Cherese Cartlidge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2002 | Series: Nations in Transition

Discusses the development of Iran from prehistoric times, its geography, governments, religious beliefs, culture, social changes, and modern problems.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-This series title focuses on the political history, strife, and upheaval that have rocked Iran-from the dissolution of the Persian dynasty through the Islamic Revolution of the 1970s to the nation of today. With clarity, brevity, and objectivity, Clark presents the basic conflicts between Sunni and Shia Muslims and the continuing power struggle that pits moderate elected President Khatami and the Majlis (elected assembly) against the conservative religious views of Supreme Leader Khamenei and the judicial Guardian Council. In addition, the unstable relationships of Iran with the world community, the United States, European Union, and its Middle East neighbors are examined. The 1979 hostage crisis involving the U.S. Embassy is minimized as a frustrated Iranian response when the U.S. did not extradite American-backed Reza Shah Pahlavi to Iran to stand trial for his repressive regime. Revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini is described as a charismatic but ineffectual head of state whose restrictive views united Iranians only in opposition to Shah Pahlavi and to aggressive Iraq. Sidebars offer biographical profiles and religious and cultural information. Average-quality, black-and-white, captioned photographs appear throughout. While Cherese Cartlidge's Iran (Lucent, 2002) offers a broader, more traditional overview of the nation, students will find Clark's political history valuable, readable, and enlightening.
Gerry Larson, Durham School of the Arts, NC
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven; Library Binding edition (July 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737710969
• ISBN-13: 978-0737710960
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,259,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)