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Iran and Its Place among Nations
Alidad Mafinezam, Aria Mehrabi
Book Code: C9926
ISBN: 0-275-99926-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-99926-1
160 pages
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 11/30/2007
List Price: $44.95 (UK Sterling Price: £25.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • Recommended. All undergraduate collections.
    —Choice     July 2008
  • This study of Iran's foreign relations elucidates both their domestic context and the country's genuine national interests, as the authors view them....From authors who are scholars active in the foreign policy community, this work will be useful to researchers.
    —Booklist     February 15, 2008
Description: Iran and Its Place among Nations takes a bird's-eye view of where Iran has been in the international community, where it is today, and where it may ideally end up in the future. Is Iran an Eastern country, bound by traditions that hinder economic development? Or does it also have some attributes of Western countries, given its history, geographic location, culture, and politics? Among the key insights in this book is the observation that Iran is a bridge between East and West. Is Iran a fomenter of Islamic radicalism in the Middle East and beyond, or can it be a promoter of moderation and reform within its own borders and in other Muslim countries? How effectively can the religious and national sources of Iran's identity by reconciled, or must the country choose one over the other and overcome the inherent tensions of this dual identity? This book addresses these and similar questions regarding one of the most important and newsworthy countries in the world.
Combining description and prescription, the authors shed light on the tumultuous history of Iran in the twentieth century and uncover the domestic and foreign factors that have aided and retarded the country's development in modern times. Providing a close look at the backgrounds and identities of key pre- and post-revolutionary leaders in Iran, the authors make insightful recommendations to Iranians and the international community on how to integrate Iran into harmonious and stable relationships that benefit Iranians, the region that surrounds them, and the world. Grounded in solid scholarship yet written accessibly, this is a must-read for all Iran watchers today.
LC Card Number: 2007029919
LCC Class: DS318
Dewey Class: 327
PDF Catalogs:
Praeger Politics 2007.pdf
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