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Culture and Customs of Pakistan (Culture and Customs of Asia)

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Until now, in-depth cultural information on Pakistan, a predominantly Muslim country formed in 1947 after the dissolution of British rule in India, has been scarce. This crucial South Asian hotspot, in the news for tensions with neighboring India over nuclear capacity and security issues, finally is illuminated for general readers. This narrative encapsulates the historical pluralistic traditions, such as religious practices, languages, and ethnosocial ties, that Pakistanis share with their neighbors. The coverage of culture and customs is contextualized throughout with the richness of the past and present Indus Valley civilization.

The author is a native of Pakistan and provides authoritative insight into the many aspects of history and contemporary life. Western readers will be exposed to a range of folk traditions that coexist with modern influences from globalization. Descriptions of unfamiliar cultural phenomena such as the architecture of shrines and tombs, the distinctive dress of different groups, Pakistani Muslim courtship and marriage rituals, and lively kite-flying contests are some of the highlights.

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  1. ISBN-10
    031333126X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0313331268
  3. Publisher
    Greenwood
  4. Publication date
    December 30, 2005
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches
  7. Print length
    244 pages
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“For general readers, Malik discusses the religions, architecture, housing, cuisine, and traditional dress of the Pakistan culture, the influence of Islam on ideas about gender, courtship, and marriage, as well as literature, arts, film, festivals, leisure activities, customs, and lifestyles in the society. The introduction focuses on the land, people, and history of the country. Other topics include the Urdu language, historic monuments and tombs, and traditional dances. Malik is a native of Pakistan.” ―Art Book News Annual

About the Author

IFTIKHAR H. MALIK, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, is Professor of History at Bath Spa University, England, and is also associated with Wolfson College.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwood (December 30, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 031333126X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0313331268
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insights on Pakistan alone
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Iftikhar H. Malik's CULTURE AND CUSTOMS OF PAKISTAN joins others in the 'Culture and Customs of Asia' series but is especially notable given how much Pakistan is in the daily news lately. Until now in-depth cultural information on Pakistan alone has been hard to find in one place: this survey covers culture and customs past and present, and comes from a native of Pakistan whose insight into history and culture is unparalleled. Descriptions of ethnic, religious, and social customs include plenty of background history and discussion of trends.
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