Binding: Hardcover
Description: The essays in this volume address the central theme of Pakistan's enduring yet elusive quest for democracy. The book charts Pakistan's struggle from its very inception at least in the political rhetoric provided by both civilian and military leaders for democracy liberalism freedom of expression inclusiveness of minorities and even secularism. At the same time it demonstrates how in practice the country has continued to drift towards increasingly brittle authoritarianism religious extremism and intolerance of minorities both Muslim and non - Muslim. This chasm between animated political rhetoric and grim political reality has baffled the world as much as Pakistanis themselves. In this volume scholars and practitioners of statecraft from around the world have sought to explain the dichotomy that exists between the rhetoric and the reality. Crucial areas such as Pakistan's troubled status as a theocracy; its relationship with the US; the position of women and their quest for empowerment; the Mujahir Qaumi movement; the sharp class divide that has led to an elitist political culture; and finally an erudite discussion of the popular topic Jinnah's vision of Pakistan are the focus of this book. This volume will be of interest to scholars of history political science international relations sociology anthropology and urban planning policy - makers and think - tanks as well as the wider reading public curious about South Asia.
Title: Pakistan: From The Rhetoric Of Democracy To The Rise Of Militancy
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415670401
Pages: 264 Pages
Publication Date: 2/28/2011
Category: Politics & Government