Waiting for dignity : legitimacy and authority in Afghanistan / Florian Weigand.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weigand, Florian, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Taliban.

Democratization.

Afghanistan--Politics and government--2001-.

Afghanistan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, [2022]

Summary:

Florian Weigand investigates legitimacy and its absence in Afghanistan. He shows that what matters in conflict zones is dignity: People judge authorities on the basis of their day-to-day experiences with them. This book offers timely new insights into recent developments in Afghanistan and the challenges facing conflict-torn areas more widely.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Conflict-Torn Spaces and Legitimacy

2. The State

3. Strongmen and Warlords

4. The Taliban

5. Community Authorities

6. Waiting for Dignity

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Weigand, Florian Waiting for Dignity

ISBN:

0-231-55364-1

OCLC:

1303568308