The role of the Tehran Bazaaris in protest events under the first government of Mosaddeq in Iran (29 April 1951 - 21 July 1952)

<p>In the spring of 1951, the Iranian government nationalized the British-controlled oil industry, supported by a massive popular movement. The National Front, which led the movement, mainly consisted of three social groups: the clergy (<em>ulama</em>), secular intellectuals, and the bazaaris (merchants, guilds, and artisans). Despite its importance, the role of the <em>bazaaris</em> has not sufficiently been articulated in previous studies.</p> <p>This study analyzes the role of the Tehran <em>bazaaris</em> in the oil nationalization movement, focusing on the period of the first government of Mosaddeq. Protest event analysis is used to test the religious explanation and the economic explanation of the <em>bazaaris</em>’ political activities. The results reveal the rivalry among the Tehran <em>bazaaris</em> over the economic and political advantages. This paper shows how this rivalry was related to the oil nationalization movement.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (MA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology

Year

2005

Author dc:creator

• Nukii, Mari

Contributors dc:contributor

• Mansoor Moaddel, PhD, Chair
• Denise Reiling, PhD
• Janice Terry, PhD

• Petroleum industry and trade Government ownership Iran
• Merchants Iran Tehran Political activity History 20th century
• Jabhah-i Millià (Iran)
• Anthropology
• Sociology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/121

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1120