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 examines extremist groups in Kashmir; Afghanistan; Northeast India; Pakistan; Bangladesh; and Sri Lanka to offer a fresh perspective on the causes of extremism. What accounts for its rise in societies not historically predisposed to extremism? What determines the winners and losers in the identity struggles in South Asia? What tips the balance between more moderate versus extremist outcomes? The book argues that politics; inter-state and international relations often play a more important role in the rise of extremism in South Asia than religious identity; poverty; and state repression.
#4829304 in Books Cambridge University Press 2004-11-11Original language:RussianPDF # 1 9.72 x .98 x 6.85l; 1.87 #File Name: 0521611911480 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. fabulous bookBy J. ReamesThis book is an extremely helpful collection of information regarding what we know of Achaemenid Persian institutions; their development across the dynasty's period; and how the empire was organized under the Achaemenids. Utilizes a variety of documents; Persian and Greek (with due caution); et al.; in order to reconstruct the efficiency of an empire that has often been overlooked or under-appreciated in the West due to the unconscious assumption of Greek biases from Greek sources such as Herodotus.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Culture of Ancient IranBy Dennis J. LendonThis is a very useful book for those with an intermediate level of knowledge and understanding of Ancient Persia. It is an excellent companion to their other book on the Political History on the same topic. Although it is well referenced; it is a smooth read.
