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Migrants and Militants

Fun and Urban Violence in Pakistan

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Oskar Verkaaik

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Pagine: 234pagine
Tempo di lettura: 9ore

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Exploring the allure of political violence, this book delves into the Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Pakistan, highlighting its impact on the urban youth of Karachi and beyond. Oskar Verkaaik combines anthropological fieldwork and historical analysis to reveal how the MQM has mobilized the Muhajir population, leading to significant ethnic-religious violence. The narrative emphasizes the complexities of state formation and the interplay of nationalism and religion, offering a critical perspective on the nature of violence in contemporary society.

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Titolo: Migrants and Militants
Sottotitolo: Fun and Urban Violence in Pakistan
Lingua: Inglese
Autori: Oskar Verkaaik
Editore: Princeton University Press
Pubblicato: 2004
Formato: In brossura
Pagine: 234
ISBN13: 9780691117096
Tag: Scienze sociali, Antropologia, Pakistan
Valutazione: 3,8 su 5
Descrizione: Exploring the allure of political violence, this book delves into the Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Pakistan, highlighting its impact on the urban youth of Karachi and beyond. Oskar Verkaaik combines anthropological fieldwork and historical analysis to reveal how the MQM has mobilized the Muhajir population, leading to significant ethnic-religious violence. The narrative emphasizes the complexities of state formation and the interplay of nationalism and religion, offering a critical perspective on the nature of violence in contemporary society.