Modern Iran

The standard history of modern Iran, now revised and updated to explain the countrys tumultuous recent history In this substantially revised and expanded version of Nikki Keddies classic work Roots of Revolution, the author brings the story of modern Iran to the present day, exploring the political, cultural, and social changes of the past quarter century. Keddie provides insightful commentary on the Iran-Iraq war, the Persian Gulf War, and the effects of 9/11 and Irans strategic relationship with the U.S. She also discusses developments in education, health care, the arts, and the role of women.