Life and Security in Rural Afghanistan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nojumi, Neamatollah, Author.

Mazurana, Dyan E., Author.

Stites, Elizabeth., Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Postwar reconstruction--Afghanistan.

Postwar reconstruction.

Internal security--Afghanistan.

Internal security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (339 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Despite the fall of the Taliban, Afghanistan remains a country in dire need of strong international support. This fascinating and clearly written book mines a rich and unique array of data, which was collected in rural areas of Afghanistan by an expert team of researchers, to analyze countrywide trends in the relationship between human security and livelihoods. The team's research and recommendations are published here for the first time.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Figures and Tables

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

2. Provincial Background and Overview

Part I. Rural Afghans and Security

3. Physical Security

4. Social Issues

5. Women's Rights

6. Family and Sexual Systems

7. Peace

Part II. Rural Afghans and Livelihoods

8. Livelihoods and Natural Resources

9. Rural Livelihoods, Labor, and Income

10. International Humanitarian Aid

Part II Concluding Thoughts Linking Human Security and Livelihoods

Part III. Rural Afghans and Systems of Justice: Formal, Traditional, and Customary

11. Formal Justice Systems

12. Traditional and Customary Systems of Justice

Part III Concluding Thoughts Strengthening Justice and Rule of Law Systems

13. Moving toward Human Security

Afterword

Select Bibliography

Index

About the Authors.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

979-82-16-32410-2

1-4617-0469-3

OCLC:

891400129