The Iranian Reform Movement

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxiii

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2. Background

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Civil Resistance and the Non-Violent State-Building Process in Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth-Century Iran

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      Pages 3-17

   3. The Iranian Reform Movement and Political Developments in the Last Quarter of the Twentieth Century

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      Pages 19-33

3. Foundations and Platforms

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 35-35

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   2. Nature of the Iranian Reform Movement: Existence and Causes

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      Pages 37-71

   3. Opportunities Lost: The Iran Reform Movement and Human Rights

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      Pages 73-82

4. A Movement of Movements

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83

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   2. The Iranian Reform Movement and the Iranian Women’s Movement: Feminism Interacted

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      Pages 85-122

   3. The Iranian Reform Movement and the Iranian Reformist Press: Survival and Development

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      Pages 123-140

   4. The Iranian Reform Movement and the Iranian Student Movement

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      Pages 141-176

5. Contextual Framework and Influential Forces

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      Pages 177-177

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   2. The Dual Military System and the Framework for the Counter-Movement

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      Pages 179-214

   3. The Internet and the Treasure House of Information

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      Pages 215-239

6. A New Era of Protests

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 241-241

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   2. Prelude to the Green Movement

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      Pages 243-269

   3. The Green Movement and the Ordeal of Democracy

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      Pages 271-326

7. Back Matter

   Pages 327-342

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This book analyzes the reform movement in Iran and traces its political roots from the beginning of the 20th century to its relative demise with the purging of the Green Movement after the 2009 disputed elections. The author explains how this movement was shaped in a country with an authoritarian Islamist regime, how it grew, and what its achievements are, including its failures and setbacks. The project will appeal to scholars and students in the fields of Middle Eastern politics and sociology, Iranian politics, democracy, and the US-Iran relations.

• Iranian Reform Movement
• The Green Movement
• Iranian Reformist Press
• Iran Social Revolution
• State Building in Iran
• Iran
• democracy

“This is an insightful analysis on a very important topic. It is a must-read for everyone interested in Iran’s social and political conflicts.” (Misagh Parsa, Professor of Sociology , Dartmouth College, USA)

• Radio Free Europe, Stony Brook, NY, USA

  Majid Mohammadi

Majid Mohammadi is Independent Scholar, Analyst, and Freelance Writer for Radio Free Europe.

 

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