The professor of sociology emeritus discusses the political dynamics in Iran. "The vast majority of Iranians not only do not support the...
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Recognizing Retiring Faculty
August 08, 2022
Seven Arts and Sciences faculty members have retired from departments ranging from English and creative writing to computer science and geography.
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VOX Daily Quote of the day: Misagh Parsa
July 19, 2022
"The young generation is very rebellious in part because of economic conditions. Iran's youths are already suffering from declining...
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Sociology professor weighs in on Iranian protests
January 05, 2018
Sociology Professor Misagh Parsa offers his insights into recent unrest in Iran
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"Tehran's Own Worst Enemy" (Wall Street Journal)
June 26, 2017
Professor Misagh Parsa's new book "Democracy in Iran: Why It Failed and How It Might Succeed" receives an outstanding review by the Wall Street Journal.
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Sociology Professor Gives View on Iran's Politics (Valley News)
May 30, 2017
Misagh Parsa outlined the roots of a deep discord between the Iranian people and their Islamic government.
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Sociology Professor is Quoted in the Los Angeles Times
May 30, 2017
Misagh Parsa offers commentary on the reelection of Iranian President Rouhani.
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Sociology Professor's Book is Praised by the "Times Literary Supplement"
May 16, 2017
Professor Misagh Parsa's new book Democracy in Iran is described as "brilliantly argued" by the prestigious UK "Times Literary Supplement."
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"Democracy in Iran--Why It Failed and How It Might Succeed"
November 04, 2016
Professor Misagh Parsa's new book is a historically informed analysis of Iran's current and future prospects for reform.
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"Iranian Leaders Continue to Use Enemies Abroad to Rally Nation" (Time.com)
March 23, 2016
According to Misagh Parsa, Professor of Sociology, the signing of the nuclear deal is unlikely to cease Iranian rulers' anti-American and anti-Israeli rhetoric.
