Land of the Unconquerable
The Lives of Contemporary Afghan Women
Jennifer Heath editor Ashraf Zahedi editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:University of California Press
Published:5th Apr '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Reaching beyond sensational headlines, "Land of the Unconquerable" at last offers a three-dimensional portrait of Afghan women. In a series of wide-ranging, deeply reflective essays, accomplished scholars, humanitarian workers, politicians, and journalists - most with extended experience inside Afghanistan - examine the realities of life for women in both urban and rural settings. They address topics including food security, sex work, health, marriage, education, poetry, politics, prisoners, and community development. Eschewing stereotypes about the burqa, the contributors focus instead on women's empowerment and agency, and their struggles for peace and justice in the face of a brutal ongoing war. A fuller picture of Afghanistan's women past and present emerges, leading to social policy suggestions and pragmatic solutions for a peaceful future.
"[Paints] a textured picture of the lives of both Afghan women and men... Provides them with texture and nuance, and reflects their strength." Huffington Post "Indispensable reading for anyone sincerely interested in fostering peace and well-being for Afghanistan and its people." Choice "The book provides insights into the many-layered lives of Afghan women." -- Taran N. Khan Himal Southasian
ISBN: 9780520261860
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 28mm
Weight: 544g
406 pages