States, Ideologies, and Social Revolutions: A Comparative Analysis of Iran, Nicaragua, and the Philippines

by Misagh Parsa

Book Overview

Between 1979 and 1986 Iran, Nicaragua, and the Philippines underwent dramatic political and social revolutions. This book examines the conditions and processes that gave rise to revolutions and their outcomes, through an in-depth analysis of economic and political developments in these countries. The author also analyzes the impact of the collective actions and ideologies of the major social groups involved--students, clergy, workers, and capitalists...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521774306
• ISBN13: 9780521774307
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"