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ISBN: 9780230616783
Book Title: Understanding Iran : Everything You Need to Know, from Persia to the Islamic Republic, from Cyrus to Ahmadinejad
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan The Limited
Item Length: 8.3 in
Publication Year: 2009
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Item Height: 1 in
Author: William R. Polk
Genre: Political Science, Business & Economics
Topic: History & Theory, Economic Conditions, International Relations / General, World / Middle Eastern
Item Weight: 12.7 Oz
Item Width: 6 in
Number of Pages: 272 Pages

Understanding Iran: Everything You Need to Know, From Persia to the Islam – GOOD

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Palgrave Macmillan The Limited

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023061678X

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9780230616783

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11038297283

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Book Title

Understanding Iran : Everything You Need to Know, from Persia to the Islamic Republic, from Cyrus to Ahmadinejad

Number of Pages

272 Pages

Language

English

Topic

History & Theory, Economic Conditions, International Relations / General, World / Middle Eastern

Publication Year

2009

Illustrator

Yes

Genre

Political Science, Business & Economics

Author

William R. Polk

Format

Hardcover

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1 in

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12.7 Oz

Item Length

8.3 in

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6 in

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This is an easy read with a very big payoff — a nuanced understanding of Iran as a complex society whose perceptions and politics are shaped by readily comprehensible history, religious traditions, and recent experience. Polk’s writing is erudite but not academic; his prose is lucid and his policy experience shows. If you know someone in the United States government dealing with Iran or the Middle East, give that person this book; the prospects of American policy success vis-à-vis both could go up considerably., This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush’s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq’s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour., “William Polk has written a superb and insightful historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture. This should be required reading not just for all those involved in Iranian policy making but for all those interested in understanding this critical nation and society.” — General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired), co-author of Leading the Charge and The Battle for Peace “A great scholar”s brilliant appreciation of Iranian culture and history.” — Dr. Khodadad Farmanfarmaian, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran “Essential reading…a study of depth and clarity.”–Terrell Arnold, former chairman of the Department of International Studies at the U.S. National War College “This is an easy read with a very big payoff — a nuanced understanding of Iran as a complex society whose perceptions and politics are shaped by readily comprehensible history, religious traditions, and recent experience. Polk”s writing is erudite but not academic; his prose is lucid and his policy experience shows. If you know someone in the United States government dealing with Iran or the Middle East, give that person this book; the prospects of American policy success vis-à-vis both could go up considerably.” — Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr. (USFS, Ret.), former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs “The great value of Bill Polk”s books is that they take a thoughtful, clear-eyed look at America”s entanglement in the Middle East. Understanding Iran is the latest addition to the library of Polk”s sharp, smart analysis of a region that America doesn”t understand well enough. There are scoops in this book about how close the United States has come to war with the Islamic Republic. But more, there is a deep understanding of Iran, its history and its culture. He tells a story that anyone who cares about America and Iran should read.”–David Ignatius, columnnst for the Washington Post and author of “The Increment.” “Engrossing and penetrating. A beautifully written vision of the other which we desperately need.”–William H. McNeill, former president of the American Historical Association and chairman of the History Department of the University of Chicago. “Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title, giving us a thorough yet lively survey of a society that is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power in the region. He reminds us that as much as Iranians chafe under the yoke of their current leaders, they still have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the mistakes of the past, and Polk teases them out of Iran’s long, rich history. In the process, he makes a strong case that it is not just now, but for decades to come that a true understanding of Iran will be essential.” –Former ambassador Robert V. Keeley, Five and Ten Press ” Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title” –Robert V. Keeley, Foreign Service Journal Praise for Understanding Iraq : “A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one.”– USA Today “This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush”s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq”s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour.”– Washington Times “Haunting….One of the clearest prescriptions for success in Iraq yet to emerge.” –Publishers Weekly , “William Polk has written a superb and insightful historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture. This should be required reading not just for all those involved in Iranian policy making but for all those interested in understanding this critical nation and society.” — General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired), co-author of Leading the Charge and The Battle for Peace “A great scholar”s brilliant appreciation of Iranian culture and history.” — Dr. Khodadad Farmanfarmaian, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran “Essential reading…a study of depth and clarity.”–Terrell Arnold, former chairman of the Department of International Studies at the U.S. National War College “This is an easy read with a very big payoff — a nuanced understanding of Iran as a complex society whose perceptions and politics are shaped by readily comprehensible history, religious traditions, and recent experience. Polk”s writing is erudite but not academic; his prose is lucid and his policy experience shows. If you know someone in the United States government dealing with Iran or the Middle East, give that person this book; the prospects of American policy success vis-à-vis both could go up considerably.” — Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr. (USFS, Ret.), former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs “The great value of Bill Polk”s books is that they take a thoughtful, clear-eyed look at America”s entanglement in the Middle East. Understanding Iran is the latest addition to the library of Polk”s sharp, smart analysis of a region that America doesn”t understand well enough. There are scoops in this book about how close the United States has come to war with the Islamic Republic. But more, there is a deep understanding of Iran, its history and its culture. He tells a story that anyone who cares about America and Iran should read.”–David Ignatius, columnnst for the Washington Post and author of “The Increment.” “Engrossing and penetrating. A beautifully written vision of the other which we desperately need.”–William H. McNeill, former president of the American Historical Association and chairman of the History Department of the University of Chicago. “Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title, giving us a thorough yet lively survey of a society that is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power in the region. He reminds us that as much as Iranians chafe under the yoke of their current leaders, they still have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the mistakes of the past, and Polk teases them out of Iran”s long, rich history. In the process, he makes a strong case that it is not just now, but for decades to come that a true understanding of Iran will be essential.” –Former ambassador Robert V. Keeley, Five and Ten Press ” Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title” –Robert V. Keeley, Foreign Service Journal Praise for Understanding Iraq : “A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one.”– USA Today “This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush”s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq”s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour.”– Washington Times “Haunting….One of the clearest prescriptions for success in Iraq yet to emerge.” –Publishers Weekly , A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one., Praise forUnderstanding Iran: “William Polk has written a superb and insightful historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture. This should be required reading not just for all those involved in Iranian policy making but for all those interested in understanding this critical nation and society.” — General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired), co-author ofLeading the ChargeandThe Battle for Peace”A great scholar’s brilliant appreciation of Iranian culture and history.” — Dr. Khodadad Farmanfarmaian, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran “Essential reading…a study of depth and clarity.”–Terrell Arnold, former chairman of the Department of International Studies at the U.S. National War College Praise forUnderstanding Iraq: “A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one.”–USA Today “This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush’s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq’s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour.”–Washington Times “Haunting….One of the clearest prescriptions for success in Iraq yet to emerge.”–Publishers Weekly, Praise for Understanding Iraq: “A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one.”–USA Today “This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush’s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq’s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour.”–Washington Times “Haunting….One of the clearest prescriptions for success in Iraq yet to emerge.”–Publishers Weekly, The great value of Bill Polk’s books is that they take a thoughtful, clear-eyed look at America’s entanglement in the Middle East. Understanding Iran is the latest addition to the library of Polk’s sharp, smart analysis of a region that America doesn’t understand well enough. There are scoops in this book about how close the United States has come to war with the Islamic Republic. But more, there is a deep understanding of Iran, its history and its culture. He tells a story that anyone who cares about America and Iran should read., Praise for Understanding Iraq : ‘A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need…And Polk carefully constructs one.’ – USA Today ‘This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush’s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it…William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq’s history…He gives us a comprehensive tour.’ – Washington Times ‘Haunting…One of the clearest prescriptions for success in Iraq yet to emerge.’ – Publishers Weekly, William Polk has written a superb and insightful historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture. This should be required reading not just for all those involved in Iranian policy making but for all those interested in understanding this critical nation and society., Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title, giving us a thorough yet lively survey of a society that is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power in the region. He reminds us that as much as Iranians chafe under the yoke of their current leaders, they still have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the mistakes of the past, and Polk teases them out of Iran’s long, rich history. In the process, he makes a strong case that it is not just now, but for decades to come that a true understanding of Iran will be essential., “William Polk has written a superb and insightful historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture. This should be required reading not just for all those involved in Iranian policy making but for all those interested in understanding this critical nation and society.” — General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired), co-author ofLeading the ChargeandThe Battle for Peace”A great scholar’s brilliant appreciation of Iranian culture and history.” — Dr. Khodadad Farmanfarmaian, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran “Essential reading…a study of depth and clarity.”–Terrell Arnold, former chairman of the Department of International Studies at the U.S. National War College “This is an easy read with a very big payoff — a nuanced understanding of Iran as a complex society whose perceptions and politics are shaped by readily comprehensible history, religious traditions, and recent experience. Polk’s writing is erudite but not academic; his prose is lucid and his policy experience shows. If you know someone in the United States government dealing with Iran or the Middle East, give that person this book; the prospects of American policy success vis-a-vis both could go up considerably.” — Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr. (USFS, Ret.), former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs “The great value of Bill Polk’s books is that they take a thoughtful, clear-eyed look at America’s entanglement in the Middle East.Understanding Iranis the latest addition to the library of Polk’s sharp, smart analysis of a region that America doesn’t understand well enough. There are scoops in this book about how close the United States has come to war with the Islamic Republic. But more, there is a deep understanding of Iran, its history and its culture. He tells a story that anyone who cares about America and Iran should read.”–David Ignatius, columnnst for the Washington Post and author of “The Increment.””Engrossing and penetrating. A beautifully written vision of the other which we desperately need.”–William H. McNeill, former president of the American Historical Association and chairman of the History Department of the University of Chicago.”Understanding Iranfully lives up to the promise of its title, giving us a thorough yet lively survey of a society that is moving quickly toward becomingthedominant power in the region. He reminds us that as much as Iranians chafe under the yoke of their current leaders, they still have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the mistakes of the past, and Polk teases them out of Iran’s long, rich history. In the process, he makes a strong case that it is not just now, but for decades to come that a true understanding of Iran will be essential.” –Former ambassador Robert V. Keeley,Five and Ten Press”Understanding Iranfully lives up to the promise of its title” –Robert V. Keeley,Foreign Service Journal Praise forUnderstanding Iraq: “A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one.”–USA Today “This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush’s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq’s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour.”–Washington Times, “William Polk has written a superb and insightful historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture. This should be required reading not just for all those involved in Iranian policy making but for all those interested in understanding this critical nation and society.” — General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired), co-author of Leading the Charge and The Battle for Peace “A great scholar”s brilliant appreciation of Iranian culture and history.” — Dr. Khodadad Farmanfarmaian, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran “Essential reading…a study of depth and clarity.”–Terrell Arnold, former chairman of the Department of International Studies at the U.S. National War College “This is an easy read with a very big payoff — a nuanced understanding of Iran as a complex society whose perceptions and politics are shaped by readily comprehensible history, religious traditions, and recent experience. Polk”s writing is erudite but not academic; his prose is lucid and his policy experience shows. If you know someone in the United States government dealing with Iran or the Middle East, give that person this book; the prospects of American policy success vis-a-vis both could go up considerably.” — Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr. (USFS, Ret.), former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs “The great value of Bill Polk”s books is that they take a thoughtful, clear-eyed look at America”s entanglement in the Middle East. Understanding Iran is the latest addition to the library of Polk”s sharp, smart analysis of a region that America doesn”t understand well enough. There are scoops in this book about how close the United States has come to war with the Islamic Republic. But more, there is a deep understanding of Iran, its history and its culture. He tells a story that anyone who cares about America and Iran should read.”–David Ignatius, columnnst for the Washington Post and author of “The Increment.” “Engrossing and penetrating. A beautifully written vision of the other which we desperately need.”–William H. McNeill, former president of the American Historical Association and chairman of the History Department of the University of Chicago. “Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title, giving us a thorough yet lively survey of a society that is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power in the region. He reminds us that as much as Iranians chafe under the yoke of their current leaders, they still have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the mistakes of the past, and Polk teases them out of Iran’s long, rich history. In the process, he makes a strong case that it is not just now, but for decades to come that a true understanding of Iran will be essential.” –Former ambassador Robert V. Keeley, Five and Ten Press ” Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title” –Robert V. Keeley, Foreign Service Journal Praise for Understanding Iraq : “A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one.”– USA Today “This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush”s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq”s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour.”– Washington Times “Haunting….One of the clearest prescriptions for success in Iraq yet to emerge.” –Publishers Weekly, “William Polk has written a superb and insightful historical account of Iran and the evolution of the Persian culture. This should be required reading not just for all those involved in Iranian policy making but for all those interested in understanding this critical nation and society.” — General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Retired), co-author of Leading the Charge and The Battle for Peace “A great scholar’s brilliant appreciation of Iranian culture and history.” — Dr. Khodadad Farmanfarmaian, former Deputy Prime Minister of Iran “Essential reading…a study of depth and clarity.” — Terrell Arnold, former chairman of the Department of International Studies at the U.S. National War College “This is an easy read with a very big payoff — a nuanced understanding of Iran as a complex society whose perceptions and politics are shaped by readily comprehensible history, religious traditions, and recent experience. Polk’s writing is erudite but not academic; his prose is lucid and his policy experience shows. If you know someone in the United States government dealing with Iran or the Middle East, give that person this book; the prospects of American policy success vis-à-vis both could go up considerably.” — Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr. (USFS, Ret.), former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs “The great value of Bill Polk’s books is that they take a thoughtful, clear-eyed look at America’s entanglement in the Middle East. Understanding Iran is the latest addition to the library of Polk’s sharp, smart analysis of a region that America doesn’t understand well enough. There are scoops in this book about how close the United States has come to war with the Islamic Republic. But more, there is a deep understanding of Iran, its history and its culture. He tells a story that anyone who cares about America and Iran should read.” — David Ignatius, columnnst for the Washington Post and author of “The Increment.” “Engrossing and penetrating. A beautifully written vision of the other which we desperately need.” — William H. McNeill, former president of the American Historical Association and chairman of the History Department of the University of Chicago. ” Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title, giving us a thorough yet lively survey of a society that is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power in the region. He reminds us that as much as Iranians chafe under the yoke of their current leaders, they still have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the mistakes of the past, and Polk teases them out of Iran’s long, rich history. In the process, he makes a strong case that it is not just now, but for decades to come that a true understanding of Iran will be essential.” — Former ambassador Robert V. Keeley, Five and Ten Press ” Understanding Iran fully lives up to the promise of its title” — Robert V. Keeley, Foreign Service Journal “A digestible history of this tortured land is something Americans sorely need….And Polk carefully constructs one.” — USA Today on Understanding Iraq “This book will be informative to two groups scarcely on speaking terms: the supporters of President Bush’s invasion of Iraq and those implacably opposed to it….William Polk presents the reader with the full sweep of Iraq’s history….He gives us a comprehensive tour.” — Washington Times on Understanding Iraq “Haunting….One of the clearest prescriptions for success in Iraq yet to emerge.” — Publishers Weekly on Understanding Iraq

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William R. Polkprovidesan informative, readable history of a country which is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power and culture of the Middle East. A former member of the State Department’s Policy Planning Council, Polk describes a country and a history misunderstood by many in the West. While Iranians chafe under the yolk of their current leaders, they alsohave bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion, and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the past, and Polk teases them out of a long and rich history and shows that it is not just now, but for decades to come that an understanding of Iran will be essential to American safety and well-being., William R. Polk provides an informative, readable history of a country which is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power and culture of the Middle East. A former member of the State Department’s Policy Planning Council, Polk describes a country and a history misunderstood by many in the West. While Iranians chafe under the yolk of their current leaders, they also have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion, and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the past, and Polk teases them out of a long and rich history and shows that it isnot just now, but for decades to come that an understanding of Iran will be essential to American safety and well-being., William R. Polk provides an informative, readable history of a country which is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power and culture of the Middle East. Polk describes a country and a history misunderstood by many in the West, while Iranians chafe under the yolk of their current leaders., William R. Polk provides an informative, readable history of a country which is moving quickly toward becoming “the” dominant power and culture of the Middle East. A former member of the State Department’s Policy Planning Council, Polk describes a country and a history misunderstood by many in the West. While Iranians chafe under the yolk of their current leaders, they also have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian and American espionage, invasion, and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the past, and Polk teases them out of a long and rich history and shows that it is not just now, but for decades to come that an understanding of Iran will be essential to American safety and well-being.

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