This book offers a thematic analysis of the phenomenon of
revolution. The twentieth century has been witness to a number of
historic revolutions, beginning with the Mexican and the Russian
revolutions at the turn of the century and leading up to the
Iranian and Nicaragua revolutions in the 1970s and 1980s. Despite
their fundamental differences, these and the revolutions before
them are characterized by parallel developments and processes. The
focus of this book is to discern those social and political
dynamics that bring about revolutions, determine their nature and
overall direction, and in turn facilitate the emergence and success
of revolutionary leaders and their attempts at institutionalizing
their newly-won powers.
Kamrava adds valuable insights into prevalent notions and
theories concerning revolutions. There are, the author argues,
several conditions necessary for the appearance and success of
revolutionary movements. They include a weak state structure, a
mobilizable society, and specific groups whose aim it is to
overthrow the political system. Once the leaders of the revolution
have been determined, they try to institutionalize their powers, in
both the post-revolutionary state and society.
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