Contemporary Problems Of Pakistan

by J. Henry Korson (Editor)

Overview

This book considers the range of social, political, and economic problems of Pakistan. It analyzes the country's attempts to control explosive population growth and cope with a flood of Afghan refugees as well as to deal with the demands for education, women's rights, and greater democracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429723285
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/08/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	232
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Korson, J. Henry

Table of Contents

Preface -- Pakistan’s Economy in the Year 2000: Two Possible Scenarios -- Growth Without Change: The Demography of Pakistan -- The Plural Medical System and Women’s Health in Pakistan: What the Health Statistics Do Not Reveal -- Education in Pakistan: Past Dilemmas and Future Prospects -- The Transformation of the Women's Movement in Pakistan -- The Mohajirs in Sindh: A Critical Essay -- The Impact and Legacy of the Afghan Refugees in Pakistan -- The Geopolitics of the Asian Subcontinent: Pakistan’s Security Environment -- Another Try at Democracy