The paper edition of my book "Capitalism in Contemporary Iran: Capital Accumulation, State Formation and Geopolitics" will be released this month and is included in Manchester University Press’s January Sale. (1/8)

Before mentioning the discount, I want to stress that this post is not intended as a sales promotion, given the extremely difficult and painful situation unfolding in Iran. (2/8)

Rather, I believe this book has become particularly relevant for understanding the deeper political and economic dynamics that underpin the current protests and social unrest. (3/8)

It traces the long-term transformations of Iran’s political economy, focusing on how processes of neoliberalisation, sanctions and geopolitics have reshaped Iranian society over recent decades, concentrating power and wealth in the hands of a few, deepening inequality and widening poverty. (4/8)

By examining these structural changes, the book helps explain why repeated waves of protest have emerged, why economic grievances are so central, and how domestic and international forces intersect in shaping the current moment. (5/8)

@manchesterup.bsky.social has made the paper edition more accessible through the January Sale. The book is available at a 40% discount, bringing the price down to £15, which I am very grateful for. This significantly increases the chances of the book reaching a wider audience beyond academia. (6/8)

The 40% discount is available via the MUP website until January 31 and is automatically applied at checkout. For customers based in North America, the discount can be accessed using the code JAN40 at checkout. The discount also applies to pre-orders if the book is released later this month. (7/8)

Link to where you can order the paperback edition: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526195579/ (8/8)