Date of Award
4-1982
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. Lawrence Ziring
Second Advisor
Dr. Kenneth A. Dahlberg
Third Advisor
Dr. William A. Ritchie
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Historically speaking, the Iranian power straggle is not new. It is, however, the contemporary contest for power which is the focus of this thesis. This study analyzes the struggle for power precipitated by the Iranian Revolution of 1979. It integrates information from a variety of sources, examines key conceptual schemes, major theories of revolution, theories about Islamic Marxism, and describes events which influenced various groups, organizations and individuals in Iran to seek power for themselves. A salient feature of the study is an examination of Iranian communism. Efforts are also made at forecasting how the Iranian power struggle is likely to evolve.
Recommended Citation
Assadi, Reza, "A Study of the Contemporary Struggle for Power in Iran" (1982). Masters Theses. 1639.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1639