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One of the best books on the topic, “The Unthinkable Revolution in Iran” (2004), by the sociologist Charles Kurzman, considers various explanations but rejects them all in favor of an “anti-explanation,” dwelling on the Revolution’s anomalousness.
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The Unthinkable Revolution in Iran 2004 by Charles Kurzman considers various explanations but rejects them all in favor of an anti-explanation
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{ "book": "\"The Unthinkable Revolution in Iran\"", "year": "2004", "author": "Charles Kurzman" } - UUID
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/11/king-of-kings-the-iranian-revolution-scott-anderson-book-review
A New Yorker article reviews Scott Anderson's book, "King of Kings," examining the Iranian Revolution. The review explores the role of key figures like the Shah and Khomeini, and considers counterfactuals about the revolution's causes.
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