Zubeda Jalalzai
Globalizing Afghanistan
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822350149
- author:
- Zubeda Jalalzai
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 232 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Globalizing Afghanistan: Terrorism, War and the Rhetoric of Nation Building offers a diverse range of perspectives on the complex events unfolding in Afghanistan since 2001. This collection of essays draws on cultural and postcolonial approaches to provide new insights into the ongoing conflict, exploring topics such as the opium trade, the Taliban movement, and representations of Afghan women. Contributors from various backgrounds examine how global networks of power, influence, and representation shape our understanding of Afghanistan, including the role of Iranian filmmaking in shaping a global cinematic discourse. The essays also investigate how coverage of Afghanistan has changed over time, particularly for journalists working from Pakistan. By bringing together diverse voices and approaches, Globalizing Afghanistan provides a rich and nuanced understanding of this critical region, highlighting the need for alternative viewpoints on the exercise of American power abroad.
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