Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic

Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran

U.S. relations with Iran have been fraught for decades, but under the Trump Administration tensions are rising to startling levels. Medea Benjamin, one of the best-known 21st century activists, offers the incredible history of how a probable alliance became a bitter antagonism in this accessible and fascinating story.

In 1979, the Iranian Revolution brought a full-scale theocracy to the 80 million inhabitants of the Middle East's second largest country, with. The rule of the ayatollahs opened the door to Islamic fundamentalism. In the decades since, bitter relations have persisted between the U.S. and Iran. Yet how is it that Iran has become the primary target of American antagonism over nations like Saudi Arabia, whose appalling human rights violations fail to depose it as one of America's closest allies in the Middle East?

In the first general-audience book on the subject, Medea Benjamin elucidates the mystery behind this complex relationship, recounting the country's history from the pre-colonial period to its emergence as the one nation Democrats and Republicans alike can unite in denouncing. Benjamin has traveled several times to Iran, and uses her firsthand experiences with politicians, activists, and everyday citizens to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of Iranian society. Tackling common misconceptions about Iran's system of government, its religiosity, and its citizens' way of life, Benjamin makes short work of the inflammatory rhetoric surrounding U.S.-Iranian relations, and presents a realistic and hopeful case for the two nations' future.
Country USA
Brand OR Books
Manufacturer OR Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 1944869654
ReleaseDate 2018-05-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781944869656

Country	USA
Brand	OR Books
Manufacturer	OR Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	1944869654
ReleaseDate	2018-05-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781944869656

Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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