Iran A Country Study (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161437010)

Iran A Country Study is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth analysis of the country of Iran. The book is authored by the Federal Research Division, a branch of the Library of Congress that conducts research for the US government. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Iran, including its history, geography, economy, politics, society, and culture.The book begins with an overview of Iran's history, from ancient times to the present day. It then delves into the country's geography, including its topography, climate, and natural resources. The next section of the book focuses on Iran's economy, including its oil industry, agriculture, and trade.The book also examines Iran's political system, including its government structure, political parties, and foreign relations. It provides an overview of the Islamic Republic of Iran, its constitution, and the role of religion in Iranian society.The book also covers Iran's society and culture, including its ethnic and linguistic diversity, religion, education, and media. It provides an overview of Iranian art, literature, and music, as well as its traditional festivals and customs.Overall, Iran A Country Study is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone seeking to understand the history, culture, and politics of Iran. It is an essential read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the Middle East.Iran's future course in the late 1980s hinged upon a number of factors. These included the smoothness with which it would be able to make the transition to Ayatollah Khomeini's successor; the duration, cost, and settlement terms of the war with Iraq; the direction of Iran's foreign policy, in relation both to the superpowers and to the remainder of the world, particularly the countries of the region; and the skill of Iranian technocrats in taking the necessary steps to address the country's economic difficulties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Federal Research Division
ISBN-10: 1161437010
ISBN-13: 9781161437010
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 338
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d