Introduction -- The emergence of protest: political explanations, 1977 -- Mobilization of the mosque network: organizational explanations, Early 1978 -- Shi'i appeals: cultural explanations, Mid-1978 -- General strike: economic explanations, Fall 1978 -- Failure of the fist: military explanations, Winter 1978-1979 -- A viable movement: anti-explanation, Winter 1978-1979 -- Conclusion.