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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ravi KaliaPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge India Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138659889ISBN 10: 1138659886 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 21 December 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Jinnah’s Pakistan Ravi Kalia 2. Muhajir Politics: Ethnicity, Islam and the Muhajir Qaumi Movement Oskar Verkaaik 3. Islamabad and the Promise of Pakistan Annie Harper 4. Empowerment and Subordination of Pakistani Women through Patriarchy; Elitism; Class and Gender Discourses Tahmina Rashid 5. Democracy in Pakistan T. C. A. Rangachari 6. Elitist Political Culture and the Perils of Democracy in Pakistan Zafar Iqbal 7. Democracy in Pakistan: Revisiting the Issue Frederic Grare 8. Enlightened Moderation: Anatomy of a Failed Strategy Gilles Boquérat & Nazir Hussain 9. U.S. and Pakistan: Relations during the Bush–Musharraf Years J. Andrew Greig 10. Pakistan: The Burden of Islam Ainslie T. Embree. About the Editor. Notes on the Contributors. IndexReviewsAuthor InformationRavi Kalia is Professor of History at the City College of the City University of New York (CUNY). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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