--- product_id: 53879228 title: "Democracy in Iran: Why It Failed and How It Might Succeed Hardcover – November 7, 2016" brand: "misagh parsa" price: "NZ$151" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/53879228-democracy-in-iran-why-it-failed-and-how-it-might store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Democracy in Iran: Why It Failed and How It Might Succeed Hardcover – November 7, 2016 **Brand:** misagh parsa **Price:** NZ$151 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Democracy in Iran: Why It Failed and How It Might Succeed Hardcover – November 7, 2016 by misagh parsa - **How much does it cost?** NZ$151 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/53879228-democracy-in-iran-why-it-failed-and-how-it-might) ## Best For - misagh parsa enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted misagh parsa brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Democracy in Iran: Why It Failed and How It Might Succeed Hardcover – November 7, 2016 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41jsOLFiN-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breath of fresh air: Democracy is Coming to Iran . . . by Revolution Rather than Reform *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017* An incredibly fresh breath of air on a dark and ominous topic: the future of democracy in Iran. Prof. Parsa delves deeply into the background history of the failure of democracy in Iran, avoiding trite and obvious arguments and the usual deconstruction of Islamism. This thoughtful study is filled with clear documentation from respectable published sources that can not be ignored or overlooked by the current regime in Iran. Washington observers, academics, and, indeed, all of us ought to read this wise and encouraging book. Without giving too much away (spoiler alert), Prof. Parsa predicts revolution over reform in Iran. He delineates pathways that are strengthening (Iran's Green Movement), names names and institutions that are seething for revolution and house cleaning, and sees hope where others cower in stale politics, fear mongering, cultural ignorance, and isolationism. I can imagine lots of undergraduates developing excellently received papers out of this work. Must read for diplomats, historians, politicians, and us folks who continue to hone our world views with informed opinions. R.C. Weller ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting and well thought out history of the failure of ... *by D***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017* Interesting and well thought out history of the failure of democracy to take root in Iran and how it might evolve in the future. it would be interesting to apply the author's analytical model to other situations such as the current crisis of Democracy in Venezuela and historically in Chile (democracy returns and Cuba (the continuing failure to democratize).The only complaint is the author's tendency to become bogged down with repeated and detailed recitations of individual cases or repression to prove his point regarding the anti-democratic nature of the Islamic revolution. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful! Powerful! A Must Read about Iran for Any Citizen of the World! *by E***D on Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016* I read this book "Democracy in Iran" after Dr. Misagh Parsa's other excellent writing, "States, Ideologies, and Social Revolutions: A Comparative Analysis of Iran, Nicaragua, and the Philippines." This work is a thoroughly detailed analysis of the historical, cultural, political, and economic shifts in Iran by providing a rich variety of perspectives from a diverse array of sources. This academic research shows the struggle of the Iranian people's dream for secular democracy. It proves how reform in Iran is failing and provides very detailed evidence from the opposition and the Islamic Republic on a micro and macro level. I strongly suggest that anyone who wants to learn about the reality of politics in Iran should read this timeless work. 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