The Unthinkable Revolution in Iran
Book • 2004
Charles Kurzman's "The Unthinkable Revolution in Iran" offers a compelling account of the Iranian Revolution, focusing on the lived experiences of ordinary Iranians during the tumultuous period leading up to the Shah's overthrow.
The book delves into the daily lives of individuals from various social strata, capturing their hopes, fears, and uncertainties as the revolution unfolded.
Kurzman's work highlights the contingency and unpredictability of revolutionary processes, emphasizing the role of chance events and individual agency.
He challenges deterministic interpretations that focus solely on structural factors, providing a nuanced understanding of the revolution's complexities.
The book's emphasis on lived experience offers valuable insights into the human dimension of revolutionary change.
The book delves into the daily lives of individuals from various social strata, capturing their hopes, fears, and uncertainties as the revolution unfolded.
Kurzman's work highlights the contingency and unpredictability of revolutionary processes, emphasizing the role of chance events and individual agency.
He challenges deterministic interpretations that focus solely on structural factors, providing a nuanced understanding of the revolution's complexities.
The book's emphasis on lived experience offers valuable insights into the human dimension of revolutionary change.
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Mentioned by Mona El Ghobashy as an example of an experiential approach to studying revolutions.
Mona El-Ghobashy, "Bread and Freedom: Egypt's Revolutionary Situation" (Stanford UP, 2021)
