The Economic Modernisation of Iran, 1953–1968
architects, agents, and unwitting thwarters
$134.26
- Hardcover
448 pages
- Release Date
20 November 2025
Summary
Iran’s Transformation: From Discord to Development, 1953-1968
In 1953, Iran stood in opposition to the US and UK following Prime Minister Mossadegh’s nationalization of its oil reserves. By 1968, under the Shah’s autocratic leadership, Iran had transformed into a thriving export economy, buoyed by high oil prices and burgeoning consumer demand. It had undeniably evolved into a modern industrial powerhouse.
Drawing upon a range of primary and secondary sources, Ali Rahnema me…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781836430988 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1836430981 |
| Author: | Ali Rahnema |
| Publisher: | Oneworld Publications |
| Imprint: | Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 20 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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About The Author
Ali Rahnema
Ali Rahnema is Professor of Economics at the American University of Paris. He is the author of Call to Arms: Iran’s Marxist Revolutionaries, The Rise of Modern Despotism in Iran and An Islamic Utopian: A Political Biography of Ali Shari‘ati.
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