Ayesha Jalal est une historienne pakistano-américaine dont le travail examine de manière critique la politique postcoloniale et l'identité musulmane en Asie du Sud. Elle remet en question la nécessité de la partition de l'Inde et du Pakistan, la présentant comme une tragédie humaine plutôt qu'une fatalité politique. Son érudition dépeint des personnages clés comme des pragmatiques motivés par la garantie de droits accrus pour les musulmans. Les recherches de Jalal explorent les forces historiques complexes qui façonnent l'identité et les paysages politiques.
Focusing on individual Muslim identities, this book examines the experiences of men and women in India and Pakistan from 1850 to the time of decolonization and partition. It delves into the complexities of selfhood and sovereignty, highlighting how personal narratives intersect with broader historical and political changes. Through this lens, the work sheds light on the evolving roles and perceptions of Muslims in the context of colonial rule and national identity formation.
Established as a homeland for India’s Muslims in 1947, Pakistan has had a tumultuous history. Beset by assassinations, coups, ethnic strife, and the breakaway of Bangladesh in 1971, the country has found itself too often contending with religious extremism and military authoritarianism. Now, in a probing biography of her native land amid the throes of global change, Ayesha Jalal provides an insider’s assessment of how this nuclear-armed Muslim nation evolved as it did and explains why its dilemmas weigh so heavily on prospects for peace in the region. “[An] important book...Ayesha Jalal has been one of the first and most reliable [Pakistani] political historians [on Pakistan]...The Struggle for Pakistan [is] her most accessible work to date...She is especially telling when she points to the lack of serious academic or political debate in Pakistan about the role of the military.” —Ahmed Rashid, New York Review of Books “[Jalal] shows that Pakistan never went off the rails; it was, moreover, never a democracy in any meaningful sense. For its entire history, a military caste and its supporters in the ruling class have formed an ‘establishment’ that defined their narrow interests as the nation’s.” —Isaac Chotiner, Wall Street Journal
The contents of this book cover Amritsar dreams of revolution, remembering Partition, living and walking Bombay, on the postcolonial moment, Pakistan and Uncle Sam's Cold War, and much more.
Jointly written by two leading Indian and Pakistani historians, Modern South Asia offers a rare depth of historical understanding of the politics, cultures and economies that shape the lives of more than a fifth of humanity. After sketching the pre-modern history of the sub-continent, the book concentrates on the last three centuries.This new second edition has been updated throughout to take account of recent historical research. It includes an expanded section on post-independence with a completely new chapter on the period from 1991 to the present and a chapter on the last millennium in subcontinental history. There is a new chronology of key events.
The Origins of Pakistan's Political Economy of Defence
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Focusing on the interplay between state formation and political dynamics, the author provides an in-depth analysis of Pakistan's early years following independence. The book explores how various political processes influenced the construction of the state, shedding light on the complexities and challenges faced during this formative period. Through a detailed examination, it reveals the intricate relationship between governance and societal factors in shaping Pakistan's political landscape.
Exploring the enlightened perspectives of modern Muslim philosophers, artists, and intellectuals, this book highlights their connections to a rich intellectual tradition that transcends Western liberalism. It delves into the historical context of Islam and South Asia, making it a compelling read for those interested in the evolution of thought within these cultures. The work emphasizes the unique contributions of these figures to contemporary discourse, offering insights into their impact on society and intellectual history.
This fifth edition offers a comprehensive analysis of modern South Asian history, incorporating the latest research and scholarship. It explores significant developments across the subcontinent's diverse social, economic, and political landscape, providing critical interpretations and debates that reflect the complexities of the region's past.
