Modern Iran Roots and Results of Revolution Nikki R. Keddie

In this substantially revised and expanded version of Nikki Keddie's 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 Iran's strategic relationship with the U.S. She also discusses developments in education, health care, the arts, and the role of women.

Nikki R. Keddie is professor of history at the University of California Los Angeles.

"'Nikki Keddie has long been recognised as one of the foremost scholars of modern Iran, with immensely valuable contributions on nineteenth- and twentieth-century Iranian history.' Ali M. Ansari, International Affairs 'For three decades, Nikki Keddie has been one of the most perceptive, sensitive and insightful analysts of Iran. Writing about a region where instant experts are the norm, Keddie's work has always been profoundly important and has had a major impact on the way Iranians think about themselves.' Ahmed Rashid"