Iran: A Country Study

Area Handbook Series

by Federal Research Division Library of Congress (U.S.), Glenn E. Curtis (Editor), Eric Hooglund (Editor)

This study is an attempt to treat in a concise and objective manner the dominant social, political, economic, and military aspects of contemporary Iran. Created by a multidisciplinary team of social scientists under the guidance of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. This publication seeks to provide a basic understanding of Iranian society, striving for a dynamic rather than a static portrayal. Represents the analysis of the authors and should not be construed as an expression of an official U.S. government position, policy, or decision.

402 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2008