Description: This book is a reflection on Pakistan's history from an insider's perspective. It pays homage to the many Pakistanis who face with a generous and open heart the problems created by a complex geopolitical context, many ethnic and religious contradictions, and a tormented path toward self-definition, independence, democracy, and freedom.
Review Quotes: Paradoxes of Pakistan presents an intriguing, critical re-interpretation of Pakistan's history. This compelling study will interest specialists in South Asia, colonialism, and postcolonial studies as well as the general reader who wishes to learn more about Pakistan's past and present.--Professor Dennis Laumann, The University of Memphis