Noah Coburn
Losing Afghanistan
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804797771
- author:
- Noah Coburn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia, Noah Cobur
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Losing Afghanistan: An Obituary for the Intervention is a thought-provoking ethnography that explores the complexities of life during the US-led intervention in Afghanistan. Through the stories of four individuals, Noah Coburn sheds light on the challenges and contradictions faced by those involved, including Afghans living near Bagram Airbase. The book offers a nuanced perspective on the intervention, moving beyond common narratives to reveal how it became an entity unto itself, driven by bureaucracy and contradictory intentions. By examining the experiences of these individuals, Coburn provides a compelling account of the human impact of the intervention. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of international relations and development, offering insights into the challenges of foreign intervention and its effects on local communities.
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