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Author Emadi, Hafizullah.

Title Culture and customs of Afghanistan / Hafizullah Emadi
Published Westport, CN ; London : Greenwood Press, 2005

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Description xxviii, 252 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm
Series Culture and customs of Asia, 1097-0738
Culture and customs of Asia. 1097-0738
Contents 1. Land, people, and history -- 2. Religion and religious thought -- 3. Literature and the arts -- 4. Architecture, housing, and settlements -- 5. Social customs, cuisine, and traditional dress -- 6. Family, women, and gender issues -- 7. Lifestyles, media, and education
Summary "Afghanistan has been at the crossroads of many cultures and civilizations, occupying a unique place in the cultural geography of Central Asia. Invading tribes and armies passed through ancient Afghanistan and left their imprint on the culture, customs, and way of life there. In recent history, Afghanistan has been the focus of international attention since the Soviet invasion and occupation of 1979 to 1989, the brutal civil war that ensued, and the subsequent U.S. invasion to topple the Taliban regime. As the country struggles to stabilize and rebuild, this volume is the first to reveal the people and ways of life that have been in flux for so long."
"Hafizullah Emadi brings an insider's knowledge and authority to the accessible narrative. Students and general readers will find a clear explanation of the land, people, economy, social stratification, and history as context for the chapters that follow. A country map, glossary, resource guide, and photos complement the text."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-238) and index
SUBJECT Afghanistan http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79063030 -- Civilization. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005029
Afghanistan -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114099
LC no. 2005003526
ISBN 0313330891 alkaline paper