Binding: Paperback
Description: This book is an accessible comprehensive and nuanced history of Pakistan. It reflects upon state and society in Pakistan and shows they have been shaped by historical forces and personae. Hoodbhoy expertly maps the journey of the region from many millennia ago to the circumstances and impulses that gave birth to the very first state in history founded upon religious identity. He documents colonial rule the trauma of Partition the nation's wars with India the formation of Bangladesh and the emergence of Baloch nationalism. The book also examines longstanding complex themes and issues such as religious fundamentalism identity formation democracy and military rule as well as their impact on the future of the state of Pakistan. Drawing on a range of sources and written by one of the foremost intellectuals of the region this book will be indispensable for scholars researchers students of history politics and South Asian studies. It will be of great interest to the general reader interested in understanding Pakistan.
Title: Pakistan Origins Identity And Future
Author(s): Hoodbhoy Pervez
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032458953
Pages: 454 Pages, 8 Tables, Black And White
Publication Date: 3/24/2023
Category: Politics & Government