Understanding Revolution

Kavous Ardalan is a professor of finance at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.A. He holds Ph.D.s in both Economics and Finance. His research interests are in the theoretical, practical, educational, social, and philosophical aspects of Economics and Finance. He has presented numerous papers in regional, national, and international conferences. He has written six books and more than eighty journal articles. Some of his research papers have received awards at international conferences, have been regarded very highly by publishers, have been referenced in the “Handbook of Finance” as well as in many journal articles, and have been used as course reading materials at top universities in three different continents. He teaches finance in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Kavous Ardalan owes much to his wife (Haleh), their son (Arash), and their daughter (Camellia).

• Chapter 1 Four Paradigms.- Chapter 2 Culture: Four Paradigmatic Views.- Chapter 3 Religion: Four Paradigmatic Views.- Chapter 4 Revolution: Four Paradigmatic Views.- Chapter 5 Iranian Revolution: Four Paradigmatic Views.- Chapter 6 Ideology: Four Paradigmatic Views.- Chapter 7 Ideology of Iranian Revolution: Four Paradigmatic Views.- Chapter 8 Understanding Revolution: A Comprehensive View.- Chapter 9 Conclusion.