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The Road to Democracy in Iran (Boston Review Books)

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The Road to Democracy in Iran is a very short but well written book. Akbar Ganji proves to be a clever man as he easily highlights the situation in Iran. The book is written very objective and impartial.
I highly recommend this book!

As Iran was going through post election turmoil, I purchased this book. The amazing part was that Ganji had predicted all that was going on in Iran in 2005 whereas the turmoil was happening in 2009. He knows Iran and Iranian people so well and comes the core of people.

The author of this collection of short essays was imprisoned in his native Iran for advocating universal human rights based on freedom from pain, fear and intimidation. Akbar Ganji, dubbed Iran's "most famous dissident," distills his arguments into a few pivotal points that are openly, clearly idealistic - even more so in light of the policies of Iran's rulers. Ganji's essays are not practical, but philosophical, although he is very down-to-earth when he describes the plight of Iranian women. getAbstract recommends them to those who are interested in finding out more about Ganji and, to a much lesser degree, learning more about Iran's political environment.

A telling description of the terrible lack of human rights for women in Iran. And a concise account of the impact of western civilization and modernity on Islam. Mr. Ganji outlines reasons why he thinks Islam can be reformed. He ends by expressing his belief that "liberal democratic humanism" and "global love" can lead to peace.