B.A.  Tehran University
M.A. University of Essex
Ph.D. University of Liverpool


Courses:

Political Modernization and Development

Theories of Revolution

Political Sociology

History of 20th Century Political Thought

Theories of Democratic Transitions

Political Sociology of Iran

Recent Publications:

"The State and Revolution in Iran", New York: St. Martin's Press, 1984.

"Reason in Politics: 35 Essays on Political Philosophy and Sociology" Tehran: Negah-e Moaser Press, 2003.

"Transition to Democracy:  Theoretical Issues [Collection of Essays] Tehran: Negah-e Moaser Press, 2006.

Research Interests:

20th Century Political Thought; Democratic Transitions; Thomas Hobbes

Current Research Projects:

Political Mobilization, Transitional Situations and Democratic Transition: A Comparative Study