1. Iran's Shaky Theocracy.
- Author
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Erlanger, Steven
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THEOCRACY , *POOR people , *SOCIAL history ,IRANIAN politics & government, 1979-1997 ,IRANIAN history, 1979-1997 - Abstract
Focuses on the social condition in Iran under the theocratic rule of Ayatollah Ruhollah Mussawi Khomeini. Views on Khomeini's vision for Iran as a Platonic Republic; Effect of the health of Khomeini on his political performance; Comments on the reason behind the poor's support to Khomeini; Causes of the revolution in Iran; Khomeini's special status as revolutionary, priest and politician.
- Published
- 1979