This book presents an in-depth study of the social and political transformation in Iran after the revolution of 1979. It traces the genesis of the revolution and how Islam as an ideology played dominant role in bringing revolution and shaping the post-revolution Iran.

It describes in detail the removal of monarchy, the emergence of the new political system, namely Velayat-e Fiqih, the Islamisation of politics and society, the important aspects of social, political, educational and economic development. The influence of religion on economy in Iran, leading to the creation of Islamic banks and other institutions, has also been discussed.