This analysis reassesses narrowly focused post-revolution explanations, tracing the fate of the Pahlavi dynasty to weaknesses and contraditions in Iranian society, economics, and politics. Amuzegar (an international economic consultant who has held various government and diplomatic posts) sheds light on the forces currently at work in Iran and on comparable pre-revolutionary conditions in other Third World countries. Paper edition (unseen), $23.95. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)