The Iranian Constitutional Revolution, 1906-1911: Grassroots Democracy, Social Democracy, & the Origins of Feminism

Janet Afary

Columbia University Press, 1996 - Business & Economics - 448 pages

During the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906 to 1911 a variety of forces played key roles in overthrowing a repressive regime. Afary sheds new light on the role of ordinary citizens and peasantry, the status of Iranian women, and the multifaceted structure of Iranian society.

About the author

Janet Afary is assistant professor of history and women's studies at Purdue University.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Iranian Constitutional Revolution, 1906-1911: Grassroots Democracy, Social Democracy, & the Origins of Feminism; History and society of the modern Middle East series
• Author: Janet Afary
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Columbia University Press, 1996
• ISBN: 0231103514, 9780231103510
• Length: 448 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Economic Conditions; History / Middle East / General; History / Middle East / Iran; Political Science / International Relations / General; Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy; Political Science / Political Process / General; Political Science / Political Process / Political Advocacy; Political Science / World / Middle Eastern; Religion / Islam / General; Social Science / Gender Studies; Social Science / Sociology / General; Social Science / Women's Studies