Description
About the Author
Mehran Kamrava is Professor of Government, Georgetown University in Qatar, and directs the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. His books on Iranian and Middle Eastern affairs include 'Inside the Arab State' and 'The Nuclear Question' in the Middle East, both published by Hurst.
Reviews
'Kamrava offers a glimmer of hope that transcends the intolerance of a myopic regime.' -- Geographical Magazine
'An engaging narrative that vividly illustrates the post-Islamic Revolution era in Iran... . It is highly recommended to researchers and scholars interested in Iranian studies.' -- British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies
'The author's scholarship, expertise and incisiveness provides an exhaustive work on Iran's modern political history ... A comprehensive study.' -- Asia Maior
'Triumph and Despair dissects the complex modern history of the Islamic Republic. Kamrava's study of detail gives the reader a valuable insight into some of the most critical moments since 1979. Most importantly, not only what, but how and why. An excellent read.' -- Soraya Lennie, author of Crooked Alleys: Deliverance and Despair in Iran
'This analytical guide to the birth and troubled life of the Islamic Republic of Iran leaves no stone unturned. Its framework and depth of knowledge makes it supreme; this is the most comprehensive and readable study of modern Iran, clearly informed by decades of expertise and knowledge accumulation.' -- Anoush Ehteshami, Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah Chair in International Relations, Durham University
'Triumph and Despair is the best book on post-revolutionary Iran. Focusing on the interaction between politics, economics and society, it provides a scholarly yet accessible account of what has happened over the past 40 years. A must-read.' -- Nader Hashemi, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies, University of Denver
'Making sense of the Islamic Revolution and Iran under the Islamic Republic is no easy task, but Mehran Kamrava unpacks this complex history with great skill, producing a comprehensive work that is not only deeply insightful, but also highly readable.' -- Robert Steele, Visiting Research Fellow, Department of International History, London School of Economics, and author of The Shah's Imperial Celebrations of 1971: Nationalism, Culture and Politics in Late Pahlavi Iran
Book Information
ISBN 9781787388031
Author Mehran Kamrava
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Publisher C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd