Iran Divided: The Historical Roots of Iranian Debates on Identity, Culture, and Governance in the Twenty-First Century

By Shireen T. Hunter

Book Overview

This text discusses the historical roots of Iran's current divisions and debates. It identifies major conflicts, such as Iran versus Islam, secularism versus religion, and constitutionalism versus Islamic government. It also discusses politics and discourses in the Islamic republic regarding fundamental issues of identity, culture, and governance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442233192
• ISBN13: 9781442233195
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 5