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1	Camelia: Save Yourself by Telling the Truth-A Memoir of Iran more books like this by Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, George Murer (Translator) add to wishlist An extraordinarily vivid look inside post-revolutionary Iran, this is the memoir of an Iranian journalist who was sent to prison because of her bold coverage of current affairs for reformist newspapers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Persian Mirrors: The Elusive Face of Iran more books like this by Elaine Sciolino add to wishlist A top "New York Times" reporter paints in astonishing detail and rich color the surprising hidden inner life of Iran, where a great battle is raging not for control over territory but for the very soul of the nation. "A captivating, intimate, sensitive, finespun journey through the contradictions of the Iranian revolution and the new order it ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran more books like this by Robin Wright (Photographer) add to wishlist Describing Iran's ongoing transformation of society, politics, and religion, ranging from the empowerment of women to the blossoming of a movie industry and an independent press, the author demonstrates why Iran's Islamic revolution equals the French and Russian revolutions in new ideas and impact. of photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.10! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Targeting Iran more books like this by David Barsamian, Professor Noam Chomsky, Ervand Abrahamian add to wishlist Iran and the United States are on a collision course. David Barsamian presents the perspectives of four experts on Iran who discuss the 1953 CIA coup and the rise of the Islamic regime, Iran's internal dynamics and competing forces, relations with Iraq and Afghanistan, and the consequences of US policy. Ervand Abrahamian authored Iran Between ... see all copies from $2.97! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Countdown to Terror: The Top-Secret Information That Could Prevent the Next Terrorist Attack on America...and How the CIA Has Ignored It more books like this by Curt Weldon add to wishlist If someone knew when and where the next major terrorist attack was to be to take place against America, wouldn't the US intelligence community want to know about it? In Countdown to Terror, US Congressman Curt Weldon, proves that "Ali," an informant with access to the minutes of the most secret Iranian councils does have details about many plots ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Contemporary Iran: Economy, Society, Politics more books like this by Ali Gheissari (Editor) add to wishlist Iran's geographical location, its oil, its nuclear program, its volatile political landscape, its espousal of militant Islam, all combine to make it a key player in some of the most crucial issues of our time. But because of its relative isolation, there is a shortage of hard information about today's Iran. In this volume, an imposing roster of ... see all copies from $23.68! new only from $25.33! \| SVS
7	The Persian Night: Iran Under the Khomeinist Revolution more books like this by Amir Taheri add to wishlist Examines the history of the Khomeinist movement in Iran to show how it is genetically programmed for war. This work shows how Khomeinsim can be defeated, enabling Iran to close the chapter of revolution and return to the global mainstream. It is suitable for those concerned about the future of Iran, terrorism, and prospects for middle east peace. see all copies from $13.00! new only from $19.36! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Iran Encountering Globalization: Problems and Prospects more books like this by Mohammadi add to wishlist With new material and up-to-date information, this book examines the current state of Iran, exploring a wide range of areas including the economy, finance, politics, the media, and the position of women and migration. "Iran Encountering Globalization" discusses the uneasy balance between the theocratic conservatism, modernization and globalization ... see all copies from $46.70! new only from $46.70!
9	Iran Under Ahmadinejad: The Politics of Confrontation more books like this by Ali M Ansari add to wishlist Looks at the details of the political rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, assessing his presidency to date within the context of the dynamics of Iranian politics, and measuring his achievements against his own goals as outlined in 2005. see all copies from $27.77! new only from $27.77! \| SVS
10	Iran in the 21st Century: Politics, Economics and Confrontation more books like this by Homa Katouzian add to wishlist Iran is an ancient country, an oil-exporting economy and an Islamic Republic. It experienced two full-scale revolutions in the 20th century, the latter of which had large and important regional and international consequences, including an eight-year war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq. And now in the 21st century, it confronts issues and experiences ... see all copies from $39.92! new only from $39.92!
11 view cover	Iran and the Rise of Its Neoconservatives: The Politics of Tehran's Silent Revolution more books like this by Anoushiravan Ehteshami, Mahjoob Zweiri add to wishlist This is the book that exposes the workings of Iranian politics today. The authors penetrate the labyrinth of political relationships and family networks that is the Iranian ruling class, and reveal the forces which brought hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power. They argue that the power base behind Ahmadinejad represents a kind of ... see all copies from $29.74! new only from $29.74!
12 view cover	Passionate Uprisings: Iran's Sexual Revolution more books like this by Pardis Mahdavi add to wishlist There is perhaps no place in the world today where the stakes of partying and having sex are higher than in present-day Iran. Drinking and dancing can lead to arrest by the morality police and a punishment of up to 70 lashes. Consequences for sex outside of marriage can be even more severe - up to 84 lashes, or even public execution.But even under ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	The Rise of the Pasdaran: Assessing the Domestic Roles of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps more books like this by Frederic Wehrey, Jerrold D Green, Brian Nichiporuk add to wishlist Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has evolved well beyond its origins as an ideological guard for the regime. Today, in addition to wielding military force, its influence extends into virtually every corner of Iranian political life and society. Wehrey et al. assess the IRGC less as a traditional military entity and more as a ... see all copies from $26.00! new only from $26.00! \| SVS
14 view cover	Understanding Iran more books like this by Jerrold D Green, Frederic Wehrey, Charles Wolf, Jr. add to wishlist A compact, user-friendly handbook for U.S. Policymakers interested in understanding the Islamic Republic of Iran. It synthesizes existing analysis on Iran and draws from non-American experts with a different interpretive lens for viewing the seemingly opaque Iranian system. It provides short analytic observations about the processes, institutions, ... see all copies from $34.50! new only from $34.50! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Iranian Revolution and the Resurgence of Islam more books like this by Barry Rubin add to wishlist Examines the history and ideology of the Islamist movement, discussing the Iranian Revolution, other examples of revolutionary Islamism during the 1980s and 1990s. This book also covers jihadism. see all copies from $25.49! new only from $25.49! \| SVS
16 view cover	Iran in the 21st Century: Politics, Economics and Conflict more books like this by Homa Katouzian (Editor), Hossein Shahidi (Editor) add to wishlist Iran is an ancient country, an oil-exporting economy and an Islamic Republic. It experienced two full-scale revolutions in the 20th century, the latter of which had large and important regional and international consequences, including an eight-year war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq. And now in the 21st century, it confronts issues and experiences ... see all copies from $161.13! new only from $161.13!
17 view cover	The Iranian Revolution Then and Now: Indicators of Regime Instability more books like this by Dariush Zahedi add to wishlist In The Iranian Revolution Then and Now , Dariush Zahedi assesses the Islamic Republic's potential for revolution through an in-depth, theoretically informed, comparative analysis of the present with 1979 pre-Revolutionary Iran. Zahedi discusses how the potential for a revolutionary coup is based on two things: the inherent defects and ... see all copies from $18.89!
18 view cover	Iranophobia: The Logic of an Israeli Obsession more books like this by Haggai Ram add to wishlist Israel and Iran invariably are portrayed as sworn enemies, engaged in an unending conflict with potentially apocalyptic implications. "Iranophobia" offers an innovative and provocative new reading of this conflict. Concerned foremost with how Israelis perceive Iran, the author steps back from all-too-common geopolitical analyses to show that this ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $12.62! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Accomplice to Evil: Iran and the War Against the West more books like this by Michael A Ledeen add to wishlist Acknowledging that the existence and actions of evil enemies means accepting that the U.S. is at war, "Accomplice to Evil" looks at the errors made in the past when dealing with a mounting enemy force, examining why the U.S. has refused to acknowledge the implications of a rising evil. see all copies from $10.98! new only from $10.98! \| SVS
20 view cover	Wither Iran? Reform, Domestic Politics, and National Security more books like this by Shahram Chubin, Chubin Shahram add to wishlist Iran's revolutionary regime has been a cause of considerable concern for its neighbours and the international community. Its original ambitions saw it embroiled in a long war and its immediate neighbourhood, notably the Gulf and Afghanistan, have seen considerable turmoil. As Iran's revolutionary enthusiasm has waned and a reformist movement has ... see all copies from $9.94! new only from $9.98! \| SVS
21 view cover	After Khomeini: Iran Under His Successors more books like this by Said Amir Arjomand add to wishlist Iran has not ceased to surprise the world since the American ambassador's famous "thinking the unthinkable" 1978 cable about the imminent fall of the Shah and the coming of Islamic revolution. The apparent sequence of moderate government of President Hashemi-Rafsanjani (1989-97) and democratic reform under President Khatami (1997-2005) was ... see all copies from $12.47! new only from $12.47! \| SVS
22 view cover	What Is Iran?: A Primer on Culture, Politics and Religion more books like this by Laurie Blanton Pierce add to wishlist Laurie Pierce offers readers an overview of the historical, religious, and political landscape of modern Iran. Written from a peacebuilding perspective and informed by almost two decades of Mennonite experience in Iran, she provides insight into a country that often makes the news but is rarely understood. The book also outlines Anabaptist ... see all copies from $10.10! new only from $10.10! \| SVS
23 view cover	Iran more books like this by Laurie S Friedman (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $26.69! new only from $26.69! \| SVS

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