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Ethnic identity and the state in Iran

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Abstract

While the Islamic Republic has employed various strategies to mitigate the worst excesses of inter-ethnic tension while still securing a Shi’a dominated "Persian hegemony," the systematic neglect of ethnic groups by both the Islamic Republic and its predecessor regime has resulted in the politicization of ethnic identity in Iran.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Number of pages233
ISBN (Electronic)9781137310873
ISBN (Print)9781137310866
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

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