#The 1979 collapes of Iran's monarchy indicated that iranian policy was suffering from deep-seated problems. these problems were among the factors which combined to tear apart the traditional sociopolitical structure and old politcis. The analysis reveals that the territorial distribution of the accomplishments logged during this period brought about partial industrialization and uneven development. Existing inequalities were thus exacerbated and ethnic discrimination was enhanced. The major ethnic groups in Iran have long lived with inequalities which have, over time nourished resentment over the pattern of uneven development. A centerperiphery conflict was thus sharpened and ethnic nationality was reviewed during the Royal Dictatorship era.
Territorial politics in a transitional society: towards a new political sociology of Iran