The Taliban and the Crisis of Afghanistan
Contributors: Robert D. Crews (Editor); Amin Tarzi (Editor)
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: February 15, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9780674026902
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history: postwar, from c 1945 -; Islamic Studies; Political ideologies; 21st century; History; History - General History; History: World; Asia - Central Asia; Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism; History / World; World - General; 1989-2001; 2001-; Afghanistan; Taliban
Description: [This book] explores ... how has a seemingly anachronistic band of religious zealots managed to retain a tenacious foothold in the struggle for Afghanistan's future ... [It] investigates ... questions relating to the character of the Taliban, its evolution over time, and its capacity to affect the future of the region.--Dust jacket.