Human Rights in Iran: The Abuse of Cultural Relativism
By Reza Afshari (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2001) 

Human Rights in Iran pits universal human rights values against cultural relativism while cataloging episodes of major human rights abuse in Iran since the 1979 revolution. Professor Afshari convincingly argues that in the Islamic Republic human rights are consistently violated for political and economic reasons rather than a commitment to cultural authenticity. Although perhaps too dense and detailed for readers seeking a general introduction to human rights in Iran, this comprehensive and carefully researched book is a valuable resource for human rights scholars and historians