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The Ethos Of Shi'ism -- Approaches To The Imamate: Traditional, Theological, Philosophical, And Mystical -- Mode Of Succession And Imam's Policy Vis-à-vis The Rulers -- Shi'i State Models During The Major Occultation -- Khomeini's Concept Of Governance And Its Critique -- The Case For Secularity In Islam: Traditional And Foundational Ijtihad. Hamid Mavani. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [247]-266) And Index.