Why this book?
- Understanding the concept of transition as a complex historical and institutional condition
- Examining successful and failed transition experiences in various countries
- Familiarity with the principles of designing a governance system in critical conditions
- Linking academic analysis with practical policy-making issues
About the book
"Before the Future" is a book about the period of political and social transition; a period in which the previous order has weakened and the new order has not yet taken shape. In this work, Sajjad Fattahi attempts to examine transition not as a brief moment between two states, but as a sensitive, decision-driven process whose quality of management can determine a country's future.
The book begins by presenting theoretical discussions on the concept of transition and then examines the goals of the transition period, the architecture of the governance system, the logic of implementation, various scenarios, and potential points of failure. Using examples from different countries, the author demonstrates how a lack of institutional design, state weakness, and hasty decisions can steer the transition process toward instability or collapse.
This work continues Sajjad Fattahi's research concerns regarding governance, sustainability, and the quality of collective decision-making. The book is useful for political and social science researchers, policymakers, students, and readers interested in understanding political change and the future of societies.