Iran. a revolution in turmoil (paperback)

This book provides an authoritative critique of the Shah's development policies and assesses their effect on oil, agriculture and the tribal urban populations. Contrary to the received wisdom, the modernisation policies fuelled discontent and paved the way for the Islamic revolution. The last part of the book contains the first English translation of Ayatollah Motahari's speeches, which formed the theoretical framework for the islamic revolution and the final chapter assesses the success and failures of the Islamic government.