Iranian History and Politics

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Homa Katouzian's theory of arbitrary state and society in Iran is thoroughly explored, providing a comprehensive analysis of both modern and traditional Iranian history and politics. Each chapter stands alone while contributing to the overarching argument, with discussions that include comparisons to European history to highlight the unique sociopolitical dynamics of Iran. As the first modern theory of Iranian history, it is highly esteemed among historians and social scientists for addressing inconsistencies found in traditional theories.