Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-341) and index.
Contents
The Islamic state in Iran : from theory to reality -- Factional politics in Khomeini's era -- Factions in post-Khomeini Iran : renditions and sources -- The ascension of Rafsanjani, the alliance of the two rights, and the demise of the left -- The split of the two rights and the alliance of the left with the modern right -- Factional politics under Khatami : civil society versus guardianship society -- Conclusion.