| Pakistan: A Global Studies Handbook Contributor(s): Mohiuddin, Yasmeen Niaz (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851098011 ISBN-13: 9781851098019 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $66.33 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Reference - Social Science | Human Geography |
| Dewey: 954.91 |
| LCCN: 2006029904 |
| Series: Global Studies: Asia |
| Physical Information: 1.35" H x 6.36" W x 9.08" (1.57 lbs) 408 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pakistan occupies a position of geopolitical and strategic importance for the United States. This book explains why, and reveals the reality of this little-studied country. Although Pakistan became a country only in 1947, its people and culture have a rich history. It is a Muslim state, a nuclear power, and a politically troubled land. Pakistan stretches from the heights of the Hindu Kush to the lowlands of the Indus delta. Its people and culture are as varied as its landscape. This scholarly yet accessible work treats the full range of modern Pakistan. Its thorough examination of the country's problems--along with its strengths--makes this an ideal resource for high school or college course work, and an indispensable addition to library collections. |