The politics of extremism in South Asia / Deepa M. Ollapally.
The politics of extremism in South Asia / Deepa M. Ollapally.
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2008.
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N320.53095/ 2
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English
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xi, 239 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
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1. Introduction: beyond and before the 9/11 framework -- 2. Situating violent conflict in South Asia -- 3. Afghanistan's changing fortunes -- 4. Pakistan at crossroads -- 5. Kashmir's crowded politics -- 6. Sri Lanka's violent spiral -- 7. Bangladesh: divided politics and geopolitics -- 8. Conclusio...
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2008.
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England
Date Published
c2008.
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"South Asia is home to a range of extremist groups from the jihadists of Pakistan to the Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka. In the popular mind, extremism and terrorism are invariably linked to ethnic and religious factors. Yet the dominant history of South Asia is notable for tolerance and co-existence, despite highly plural societies. Deepa Ollapally exa...
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The politics of extremism in South Asia / Deepa M. Ollapally.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2008.
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N320.53095/ 2
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74VMbaxx7AGA
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9780521699129 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780521875844 (hardback : alk. paper)
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320.530954
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991000798289702626
