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Islamabad and the Politics of International Development in Pakistan
0₹3,656.82Explore the fascinating politics of international development shaping Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. This critical analysis meticulously dissects the ambitious mid-20th-century urban reconstruction project envisioned by Constantinos Doxiadis. It reveals how the design and development of Islamabad profoundly influenced the Pakistani state’s operations and the era’s international development landscape. Essential for scholars of political science, urban planning, and South Asian history, it provides unique insights into the complex interplay between global consultants, donors, and the post-colonial nation state. Discover the untold story of a transformative city.
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ISLAMABAD AND THE POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN
0₹1,050.00Uncover the ambitious urban reconstruction of Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital city. This insightful book delves into the politics of international development during the 1950s and 1960s, dissecting the vision of Greek urbanist Constantinos Doxiadis. Discover how this monumental project reshaped Pakistan’s state operations and its place in the post-war international order. Gain unprecedented insights into the transnational venture between foreign consultants and the postcolonial nation-state. Essential for students, researchers, and professionals interested in urban planning, development studies, and South Asian political history.
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The Politics of Self-expression: The Urdu Middle-class Milieu in Mid-twentieth-century India and Pakistan
0₹17,700.00Uncover the intricate evolution of political self-expression in mid-20th century India and Pakistan. This study illuminates the Urdu middle-class milieu, a vital epicenter of changing political cultures during the 1930s-1950s. Discover how public life transitioned, with politics increasingly understood through personal morality and individual achievement. This work offers a nuanced look at how identity was forged and how a sense of belonging was sought in a turbulent era. Essential for scholars and students of South Asian history, Indian cultural studies, and political thought seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal period.
