This book brings a multi-disciplinary approach to studying Pakistan's contemporary political, social and environmental challenges. It offers insights from various disciplines to show the interconnectedness of many of Pakistan's problems and their historical roots.
The analysis includes issues of political alienation and exclusion, vulnerability to climate change-induced disasters and how such challenges might be mitigated. The case studies in the book reveal that reality is complex and that demographic, social, and technological change is moving apace in Pakistan. This dynamism points to another aspect of Pakistan and its resilience in the face of manmade and natural disasters. An increasingly youthful and urbanised population is challenging social inequalities and power structures whilst the state attempts to respond in old ways to maintain order and stability. The emergence of overseas Pakistani communities and their connectedness with the homeland is another growing development with ramifications for politics and society.
A significant contribution on critical affairs in Pakistan, this book investigates if the country is moving towards a critical crossroads in its development. It will be of interest to historians and political scientists of Modern South Asia, as well as geographers interested in examining impact of climate change.
| ISBN: | 9781032993645 |
| Publication date: | 30th September 2025 |
| Author: | Amit Ranjan, Ian Talbot |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 336 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series |
| Genres: |
Politics and government General and world history Asian history Regional / International studies History and Archaeology |
This book brings a multi-disciplinary approach to studying Pakistan's contemporary political, social and environmental challenges. It offers insights from various disciplines to show the interconnectedness of many of Pakistan's problems and their historical roots.
The analysis includes issues of political alienation and exclusion, vulnerability to climate change-induced disasters and how such challenges might be mitigated. The case studies in the book reveal that reality is complex and that demographic, social, and technological change is moving apace in Pakistan. This dynamism points to another aspect of Pakistan and its resilience in the face of manmade and natural disasters. An increasingly youthful and urbanised population is challenging social inequalities and power structures whilst the state attempts to respond in old ways to maintain order and stability. The emergence of overseas Pakistani communities and their connectedness with the homeland is another growing development with ramifications for politics and society.
A significant contribution on critical affairs in Pakistan, this book investigates if the country is moving towards a critical crossroads in its development. It will be of interest to historians and political scientists of Modern South Asia, as well as geographers interested in examining impact of climate change.
Challenge, Continuity, and Change in Pakistan features in the following genres: Politics and government, General and world history, Asian history, Regional / International studies, History and Archaeology
Challenge, Continuity, and Change in Pakistan is available in Hardback
Challenge, Continuity, and Change in Pakistan was written by Amit Ranjan, Ian Talbot and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Challenge, Continuity, and Change in Pakistan has 336 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series series
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