Iran and the Muslim World: Resistance and Revolution by N. Keddie (English) Pape

Description: Iran and the Muslim World: Resistance and Revolution by N. Keddie This book consists of a series of interrelated chapters analyzing why Iran, among all countries, has seen so many revolutionary movements in the past century; FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book consists of a series of interrelated chapters analyzing why Iran, among all countries, has seen so many revolutionary movements in the past century; the degree to which its religion, Shiism, is revolutionary; and the history of revolutionary and resistance movements in the modern Muslim world. The author stresses historical change, such as the change of Twelver Shiism from political quietism to revolutionary opposition, and also previously unnoticed factors in revolution, such as the multi-urban character of all Irans modern revolutions. Author Biography NIKKI R. KEDDIE Table of Contents Introduction - Can Revolutions Be Predicted: Can Their Causes be Understood - Why Has Iran Been Revolutionary? I - Why Has Iran Been Revolutionary? II Multi-Urbanism in Iran, Revolts and Rebellions - Militancy and Religion in Iran - Iranian Revolutions in Comparative Perspective - Reflections on the Iranian Revolution and Its Influence in the Muslim World - Shiism and Revolution - Shiism: Myth, and Reality: Religion and Secularism - The Revolt of Islam 1700-1993: Comparative Considerations and Relations to Imperialism - Ideology, Society and the State in Post-Colonial Muslim Societies - Islamic Revival as Third Worldism - Islam, Politics, and Revolt: Some Unorthodox Considerations - The French Revolution and the Middle East - Postscript: Gender and Revolution Long Description This book consists of a series of interrelated chapters analyzing why Iran, among all countries, has seen so many revolutionary movements in the past century; the degree to which its religion, Shiism, is revolutionary; and the history of revolutionary and resistance movements in the modern Muslim world. The author stresses historical change, such as the change of Twelver Shiism from political quietism to revolutionary opposition, and also previously unnoticed factors in revolution, such as the multi-urban character of all Irans modern revolutions. Details ISBN1349392839 Author N. Keddie ISBN-10 1349392839 ISBN-13 9781349392834 Format Paperback Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Language English Media Book Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-04-03 Edition 1st Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 303 AU Release Date 1995-04-03 NZ Release Date 1995-04-03 UK Release Date 1995-04-03 Illustrations X, 303 p. Edition Description 1st ed. 1995 Alternative 9780333618882 DEWEY 909.09767108 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:99144950;

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