Islam and Democracy in Iran Eshkevari and the Quest for Reform |
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| Author:
| Mir-Hosseini, Ziba
Tapper, Richard |
| Series title: | Library of Modern Middle East Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84511-133-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2006 |
| Publisher: | I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited
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| Imprint: | I.B. Tauris |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $135.00 |
Book Description:
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Hasan Yousefi Eshkevari is a former revolutionary and clerical reformer who became one of the Islamic Republic's most outspoken critics. His ideas of ""Islamic democratic government"" have attracted considerable attention in Iran and elsewhere. In presenting a selection of Eshkevari's writings, this book reveals a trajectory of dissent common to all Islamic nations today and makes a highly original contribution to our understanding of the difficult social and political issues...
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Hasan Yousefi Eshkevari is a former revolutionary and clerical reformer who became one of the Islamic Republic's most outspoken critics. His ideas of ""Islamic democratic government"" have attracted considerable attention in Iran and elsewhere. In presenting a selection of Eshkevari's writings, this book reveals a trajectory of dissent common to all Islamic nations today and makes a highly original contribution to our understanding of the difficult social and political issues confronting the Muslim world.