State and Society in Iran
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Dr. Kevan Harris, a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, is an assistant professor of sociology at UCLA. He is a historical sociologist studying development and social change in the global South. His recent work has included primary source research on welfare politics and social mobility in pre- and post-revolutionary Iran. His book A Social Revolution: Politics and the Welfare State in Iran was published in 2017.
Hosted by The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, the Rethinking Iran series brings a fresh perspective to exploring the cultural, societal, and political consequences of the 1979 Revolution within Iran and across its borders. The initiative presents an in-depth view of modern Iranian culture and society by offering insights from artists, journalists, academics, and other subject-matter experts alongside hot-button geopolitical issues. The series is directed by Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies Narges Bajoghli.