For those who have wondered about internal opposition to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Cohen (Ariel U. Center, Samaria, Israel; Menachim Begin Institute for the Study of Underground and Resistance Movements, Bar-Ilan U.) examines the Mojahedin Khalq Organization, the main opposition movement lead by Maryam Rajavi. He discusses the MKO's organizational structure, Rajavi's emphasis on the role of women in opposing the regime, reasons behind its shift from supporting to opposing Khomeini's regime, exile activities in Iraq, and the West's labeling of it as a terrorist group. Although the MKO has largely faded away, another area expert warns against counting it out given the cyclical nature of politics. Rajavi and her women fighters are pictured. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)