8. Why the Movement Failed

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Part I. Introduction and Theory
5. 1. Iran’s Dilemma 3
6. 2. Alternative Routes to Democracy: Synthesizing Structures and Processes 32
7. Part II. Revolution and The Political Economy of Theocracy
8. 3. Ideologies, Revolution, and the Formation of a Theocracy 61
9. 4. Politicization of the Economy and Declining Performance 99
10. 5. Failure to Reform and a Return to Repression 140
11. Part III. Challenges Against The Islamic Regime
12. 6. Students: Vanguard of Struggles for Democracy 179
13. 7. The Rise and Demise of the Green Movement 206
14. Part IV. Irreconcilable Conflicts
15. 8. Why the Movement Failed 247
16. 9. Irreconcilable Conflicts and Endless Repression 265
17. 10. The Path Forward 290
18. Notes 323
19. Index 395