Pakistan - Fifty Years Of Nationhood

How does a diverse nation build itself? Pakistan: Fifty Years of Nationhood by the eminent economist and analyst Shahid Javed Burki provides the definitive introductory history of Pakistan's complex first half-century. This authoritative volume traces the country's turbulent search for stability, offering a balanced and insightful overview of the political, economic, and social forces that shaped its journey from 1947 onwards.

A Clear-Eyed Historical Compass
Burki moves beyond simple chronology to analyze why Pakistan, despite achieving independence, has faced continuous challenges in integrating its diverse peoples into a coherent nation. This book serves as your essential guide to understanding the underlying patterns of governance, development, and identity formation during these foundational decades.

Updated with Critical Late-20th Century Events
This edition includes crucial new chapters covering pivotal developments up to 1996. You'll gain clear insight into:

• The Political Rollercoaster: The elections of 1993 and 1996, and the financial crisis that led to the fall of Benazir Bhutto's government.
• The Economic Story: A thorough analysis of Pakistan's economic policies, growth, and crises that defined its development trajectory.
• A Global Concern: An extensive examination of the nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan, placing this critical security issue in its proper historical context.

Why This Overview Remains Essential:

• Balanced Perspective: Written by a renowned Pakistani expert, it provides a credible, insider-yet-analytical viewpoint that is both critical and constructive.
• Foundational Knowledge: It provides the necessary historical framework for anyone - students, journalists, or new residents - seeking to understand contemporary Pakistan.
• Connects Past to Present: The challenges of governance, economic management, and national identity explored here remain directly relevant to Pakistan's situation today.
• Comprehensive Yet Accessible: It distills fifty years of complex history into a coherent, readable narrative, making it the perfect starting point for deeper study.

Ideal For:

• Students & Teachers of Pakistani history, political science, and development studies.
• Journalists & Analysts needing a reliable, one-volume historical reference on Pakistan.
• Expatriates & Diplomats seeking to understand the country's historical context quickly and accurately.
• General Readers interested in a clear, expert-written history of one of South Asia's most important nations.

Authoritative Hardcover Edition:
This durable hardback is a lasting reference work. Its comprehensive scope and authoritative analysis make it a valuable addition to any library focused on South Asian history and politics.

Grasp the first fifty years to understand the next. This book provides the essential foundation for making sense of Pakistan's past and its ongoing national project.

Order the Hardback Today. This key historical overview is available for delivery across Pakistan. Purchase securely online with cash on delivery available.