Description
Book SynopsisAmong the players in the Iranian Revolution were tens of groups, including the Mojahedin-e Khalq, the Forqan Group, the Hojjatiyeh, and the Tudeh, among others. Yet, one was not so well-known and, unlike others that embarked on revolutionary paths, this group was not big or active enough to do any serious damage to anybody, except perhaps to themselves, by scratching out their own innovative brand of ideological revolution. Sharia'ti's ideology and revolutionary thought was on the front lines of the Revolution playing its modest part. Moreover, on second, third, or even fourth look, the Islamic Revolution could not have gone on without them. Though their contribution may have been modest and not easily detected, their role was nonetheless very important and must be understood to fully comprehend the main theme of the Revolution.
This book speaks to the Arman-e Mostadha'fin's story. Confused and frustrated, this group tried to make its contribution
Table of Contents
Preface – Acknowledgements – The Historical Background of the Growth of the Arman-e Mostadha’fin Organization – The Emergence of the Arman-e Mostadha’fin under Unfair Circumstances and Terms – Ali Sharia’ti—The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Ideologue – A Just Ideology, Justification and Fiction – Elimination and Dissolution – Conclusion – Bibliography – Index.
