George Bush's "Axis of Evil." In short, easy-to-read chapters, "Iran in a Nutshell" outlines Iran’s nuclear program, its relationship with terrorist organizations and the role of Persian oil in the international market. The book also illustrates the Islamic nature of Iran’s government through sidebars explaining the function and status of the Ayatollah and other leaders and drawing on passages from the country’s constitution. In just 80 pages, "Iran in a Nutshell" provides a concise overview of Iran, its people, its government and its foreign relations. "Iran in a Nutshell" is the 6th title in the ongoing Nutshell Notes series.

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