Iran: A Country Study

By Federal Research Division Library of Congress (U.S.) and Anonymous

Offers a concise and objective examination of the dominant historical, geographic, social, economic, political, and military aspects of contemporary Iran. Contains five chapters on: Historical Setting, The Society and its Environment (covers geography, population, social systems, education, health, and welfare), The Economy (focuses on overview and sectorial analyses); Government and Politics (covers political institutions, political dynamics, and foreign policy); and National Security (covers military institutions and regional and national security problems/issues). Created by a multidisciplinary team of social scientists under the guidance of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. This publication seeks to provide a basic understanding of Iranian society, striving for a dynamic rather than a static portrayal. Represents the analysis of the authors and should not be construed as an expression of an official U.S. government position, policy, or decision.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0844411876
• ISBN13: 9780844411873
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: United States Government Printing Office
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 5