The founder of sociology in Iran, Dr. Mossadegh's Minister of Interior, and Tehran University professor.
Notable Works
Founded the Institute for Social Studies and Research at University of Tehran
Fun Facts
Dr. Sadighi was Iran's first sociology professor. In January 1979, the Shah offered him the premiership, but he declined due to his insistence that the Shah must remain in the country and opposition from his allies in the National Front.
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