Iran, Islam and Democracy: The Politics of Managing Change second edition Edition

by Ali M. Ansari (Author)

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Revised, updated, and expanded, this new edition details political developments in Iran since the summer of 2000. In expanding on arguments outlined in the first edition, the book looks at the increasing polarity of views and the changing nature of "reformism" in light of successive setbacks and growing international tensions.

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"This book is a must... a thorough and readable analysis of the political and social dynamics and contradictions of Khatami's reform era." —Johannes Reissner, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Berlin

"Ansari gives us a definitive account of the tribulations and triumphs of one of the most important democratic movements in the modern Middle East. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the Islamic Republic of Iran and its complexities and contradictions." —Ray Takeyh, Council on Foreign Relations

About the Author

Ali M. Ansari is a professor in modern history with reference to the Middle East at St. Andrews University, Scotland, where he is also the founding director of the Institute for Iranian Studies. He is an associate fellow at Chatham House.

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Paperback: 327 pages
Publisher: Chatham House; second edition edition (October 24, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1862031517
ISBN-13: 978-1862031517
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,035,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1475 in Books > History > Middle East > Iran
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Essential reading for understanding Iran

By Matthew Smith on March 30, 2009

Format: Paperback

This is a book that blends historical analysis with philosophical and psychological analysis as well to give readers a poignant and deep look into this infinitely complex nation. I found this book to be the most important work I have read to date on Iran. My understanding of the history of this country and its recent political past has been greatly enhanced by this book.

It starts off by challenging some of the assumptions held by the "West", and tries to show how Iranian culture, society and polity is and has been very fluid maintaining an ebb and flow of change much like the rest of the world. The author delves into the political philosophies that have influenced these changes, and analyzes these changes for a Western audience.

Next the author gives readers a brief history of Iranian politics. One of the big surprises for me was his analysis of the Mosaddeq era of Iranian history. Many times it seems that if you read a book written from the political right this history is largely glossed over, and if you read one from the left then this era tends to read as Iran's golden era cut short by Western intervention. What this author has given readers is a very sober accounting of a tumultuous premiership that had some very real successes along with very real failings as well, and the picture painted is one of uncertainty as to whether or not democratic changes were on their way to being institutionalized or not. This uncertainty in no way exculpates British and US meddling, of course, but it does challenge the prevailing myth of the golden era.

From there the author delves into the recent era of Iranian politics focusing in on the Rafsanjani up until the election of Ahmadinejad in 2005.Read more ›

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