Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution

Nikki R. Keddie, Yann Richard

Yale University Press, Jan 1, 2003 - Political Science - 379 pages

In this revised and expanded version of Nikki Keddie's work, Roots of Revolution, the author brings the story of modern Iran to the present day, exploring the political, cultural, and social changes of the past quarter century. Keddie provides insightful commentary on the Iran-Iraq war, the Persian Gulf War, and the effects of 9/11 and Iran's strategic relationship with the US. She also discusses developments in education, health care, the arts and the role of women.

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A history of modern Iran with a focus on the factors that contributed to the 1978–79 revolution. The book starts with a condensed summary of Iran's early history, followed by detailed coverage of ...

About the author

Nikki R. Keddie is professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution
• Authors: Nikki R. Keddie, Yann Richard
• Edition: unabridged
• Publisher: Yale University Press, 2003
• ISBN: 0300098561, 9780300098563
• Length: 379 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / General