Iran and the United States An Insider's View on the Failed Past and the Road to Peace An Insider's View on the Failed Past and the Road to Peace

Mousavian offers a history of American-Iranian relations that will be familiar to many scholars; however, Mousavian's unique perspective provides new insights into the relationship. His knowledge of the inner workings of the Iranian political system and political culture provide a previously unavailable account of the history of this relationship. The book demonstrates the primary importance of understanding the "other," and the significance of understanding the politics and culture of rivals [.] a must read for any serious student interested in understanding Iran and the Iranian perspective. M. F. Cairo, Transylvania University CHOICE