The Modes of Recruitments of Nehzat Azadi Iran from 1962 to 1979

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The main question of this article is the modes of recruitment of the Nehzat Azadi Iran. The method of this research is historical and of the kind of qualitative research and interview is the main data collection tool. Analysis method (including the analysis of the books, articles, documents and etc.) as a complimentary method, is used also. Findings of the research disclose that leaders had belonged to new middle class but most of the members came from middle and lower middle class. Social status of the group due to leadrers’ charisma has been the main factor of recruitment. Anjoman-e Eslami & Hedaayat Mosque was the main channel for people to join Nehzat Azadi.

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