Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Type: Hardback Oxford University Press, 2002,

Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Type: Hardback Oxford University Press, 2002, Second Printing. First published 2000. Hardcover Book in Near Fine Condition with a Dust Jacket As New. Former owner name on upper corner of title page, else Fine. Dr. Goharii, who teaches Islam and Middle Eastern Culture at Oxford, describes the rise of a controversial movement which has been widely criticized by the West: the Taliban in Afghanistan. He outlines their rapid rise to power, explains what the movement stands for, and analyses how it affects various groups in Afghan society. He also discusses the impact on Afghanistan's neighbors and what he calls the Taliban-UN dilemma. Published 2000, before the Afghanistan War beginning in 2001. This analyses may help understand Afghanistan today.158 pages, 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall. 2002, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.