An Islamic Utopian: A Political Biography of Ali Shari'ati, Paperback

Ali Shari ati is, for many, the ideological father of the Iranian revolution. A charismatic leader and teacher, his radical blend of Islam and Marxism mobilized a whole generation of young Iranians. Now available in paperback, this full-length political biography looks at Ali Shari ati's life and thought in the context of the complex and contradictory cultural, social and political conditions of the Iranian society that shaped him.

About the Author:

Ali Rahnema is Professor of Economics at the American University of Paris, France.