Hardcover edition.  Images of Afghanistan provides the first-ever overview of the art and literature of Afghanistan. 32 chapters on art, music, film, proverbs, short stories, poetry, cartoons, and folktales in popular style offer key insights into the complexities of Afghan culture.

"As someone who has lived and worked in Afghanistan, and as someone who values understanding culture, I have read much of what has been written about Afghanistan. Dr Loewen and Dr McMichael have given us a book like no other I have read. Reading "Images of Afghanistan" is critical for any person wanting to work in Afghanistan, or among Afghans. Reading "Images of Afghanistan" is a must for anyone who wants to understand this intriguing country. In this volume the reader will begin the journey of seeing more than just a war torn country, but will experience the thrill of an adventure into the heart and soul of the culture of Afghanistan. Reader beware! This book is likely to start you on a path of discovery that you may not be able to divert from!"

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