Islamabad and the Politics of International Development in Pakistan
- 332pages
- 12 heures de lecture
This book offers a transnational history of Pakistan's development in the 1950s and 1960s, and the creation of the capital city Islamabad.
Markus Daechsel se concentre sur les vies sociales, culturelles et politiques des musulmans d'Asie du Sud. Par ses recherches et son enseignement, il éclaire l'histoire complexe et les réalités contemporaines de la région. Son travail explore les relations complexes entre foi, société et pouvoir, offrant aux lecteurs une compréhension nuancée de l'histoire vibrante de l'islam en Asie du Sud. Il examine également les impacts du colonialisme et de la modernisation sur les communautés musulmanes.


This book offers a transnational history of Pakistan's development in the 1950s and 1960s, and the creation of the capital city Islamabad.
The Urdu Middleclass Milieu in Mid-Twentieth Century India and Pakistan
Focusing on the middle-class milieu, this book offers a fresh perspective on the historiography of modern South Asia, highlighting its role as the epicenter of a new political culture. Through innovative arguments, it explores the dynamics and influences that shaped this social class and its impact on the region's political landscape.