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Pakistan by Mohammad Qadeer
Provides an overview of social and cultural transformation in Pakistan since independence, which is crucial to understanding Pakistan's likely future direction. This book examines how tradition and family life continue to contribute long term stability, and explores the areas where very rapid changes are taking place.This is the first English-language survey of Pakistan's socio-economic evolution. Mohammad Qadeer gives an essential overview of social and cultural transformation in Pakistan since independence, which is crucial to understanding Pakistan's likely future direction. "Pakistan" examines how tradition and family life continue to contribute long term stability, and explores the areas where very rapid changes are taking place: large population increase, urbanization, economic development, and the nature of civil society and the state. It offers an insightful view into Pakistan, exploring the wide range of ethnic groups, the countryside, religion and community, and popular culture and national identity. It concludes by discussing the likely future social development in Pakistan, captivating students and academics interested in Pakistan and multiculturalism. Qadeer's impressive work is a comprehensive examination of social and cultural forces in Pakistani society, and is an important resource for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Pakistan. |
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| Author(s) : Mohammad Qadeer | Format : Hardback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0415375665 | ISBN-13 : 9780415375665 |
| RRP : £75.00 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Series Title : Routledge Contemporary South Asia
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 08/02/2005
Publisher : Taylor & Francis Ltd
Page Length : 336mm
Page Size : 234mm