Pakistan: The Social Sciences' Perspective - Hardcover
Discussing the complex and diverse features of Pakistan society, this selection of papers written by distinguished social scientists explores such topics as saints in Sind, Afghan refugees in Peshawar, Chiefs in Gilgit, rural groups in Faisalabad, sources of moral authority in the Punjab, tribalism in Baluchistan, Islamic practice and belief in Muslim society, and more.
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"Provides a colorful collection of articles that clearly illustrate the diverse ethnic character of the nation of Pakistan....A valuable collection...that specialists on Pakistan and South Asia will appreciate. In addition, those with general interest in tribal societies will find many references of historical interest."--American Anthropologist
Akbar S. Ahmed, Scholar/Administrator, Commissioner Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
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"Provides a colorful collection of articles that clearly illustrate the diverse ethnic character of the nation of Pakistan....A valuable collection...that specialists on Pakistan and South Asia will appreciate. In addition, those with general interest in tribal societies will find many references of historical interest."--American Anthropologist
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0195773888
- ISBN 13 9780195773880
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages312
- EditorAhmed Akbar S.
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