Taliban

Name: Taliban
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ISBN: 9780756793944

ISBN-10: 0756793947

ISBN-13: 9780756793944

Edition: 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Peter Marsden

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The Taliban are yet another manifestation of the growth of radical Islam worldwide. This book explores what they stand for and the factors leading to their rapid rise to military and political dominance over Afghanistan. It considers the many influences on their ideology emanating from within the country, the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East. It describes the war which continues to afflict the Afghan people as well as the geo-political context and the possible part played by certain powers in the region, and by the United States, in the Taliban's dramatic expansion. Peter Marsden examines the unique and complicated character of an Islamic revivalist movement like the Taliban. He…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: DIANE Publishing Company
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 162
Language: English



Chronology


Maps


Preface in the wake of September 11



Introduction



The nature of Afghanistan



The Mujahidin



The warriors of God



The Taliban creed



Earlier Islamic movements



The Afghan Islamic tradition



The gender policies of the Taliban



The dialogue with the humanitarian agencies



The Taliban and the international community



The Taliban and Pakistan



The Taliban and the wider region



Osama bin Laden



Conclusions


Bibliography


Index