Afghanistan Culture Smart

Author : Nazes Afroz,Moska Najib
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857336801

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Afghanistan - Culture Smart! by Nazes Afroz,Moska Najib Pdf

Afghanistan is situated at the crossroads of Asia, a strategically important location that connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Down the ages it has been subjected to continuous foreign invasion and intervention—from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan, and as a pawn in the struggle between the British and Russian Empires—making its people wary of outsiders. That history is being repeated in the twenty-first century. Afghanistan has always been seen from the outside as a realm of much intrigue and many myths. The Afghans tried to keep their distance from the outside world—especially from the Europeans who, whether in pursuit of imperial goals or simply as explorer–travelers, attempted to enter and traverse the land. Their very elusiveness attracted Westerners to this landlocked country of high mountains and breathtaking beauty, where age-old customs and traditions were zealously guarded, sometimes at the cost of many lives. The Afghan people are a tapestry of ethnicities woven over time—Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, and many smaller ones. Society is organized mainly along ethnic and tribal lines, but ethnic identity becomes irrelevant when a common enemy threatens to take control of the country. There are also many shared values and unwritten codes of conduct that govern interpersonal relations, which are not taken lightly. Visitors are struck by the simplicity, hospitability, dignity, and generosity of the Afghan people, and often confounded by customs that they find hard to understand. Culture Smart! Afghanistan is a unique introduction to the background, habits, traditions, idiosyncrasies, suspicions about foreigners, and patterns of behavior of the Afghan people. It offers visitors invaluable information and insights that will help them to interact with Afghans, to interpret their behavior, and to behave appropriately in their company, whether in personal or business exchanges. Once the ice is broken, the rewards will be great.

Author : Nazes Afroz,Moska Najib
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Afghanistan
ISBN : 1306909562

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Afghanistan - Culture Smart! by Nazes Afroz,Moska Najib Pdf

Afghanistan is situated at the crossroads of Asia, a strategically important location that connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Down the ages it has been subjected to continuous foreign invasion and intervention--from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan, and as a pawn in the struggle between the British and Russian Empires--making its people wary of outsiders. That history is being repeated in the twenty-first century. Afghanistan has always been seen from the outside as a realm of much intrigue and many myths. The Afghans tried to keep their distance from the outside world--especially from the Europeans who, whether in pursuit of imperial goals or simply as explorer-travelers, attempted to enter and traverse the land. Their very elusiveness attracted Westerners to this landlocked country of high mountains and breathtaking beauty, where age-old customs and traditions were zealously guarded, sometimes at the cost of many lives. The Afghan people are a tapestry of ethnicities woven over time--Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, and many smaller ones. Society is organized mainly along ethnic and tribal lines, but ethnic identity becomes irrelevant when a common enemy threatens to take control of the country. There are also many shared values and unwritten codes of conduct that govern interpersonal relations, which are not taken lightly. Visitors are struck by the simplicity, hospitability, dignity, and generosity of the Afghan people, and often confounded by customs that they find hard to understand. "Culture Smart! Afghanistan" is a unique introduction to the background, habits, traditions, idiosyncrasies, suspicions about foreigners, and patterns of behavior of the Afghan people. It offers visitors invaluable information and insights that will help them to interact with Afghans, to interpret their behavior, and to behave appropriately in their company, whether in personal or business exchanges. Once the ice is broken, the rewards will be great.

Author : Safia Haleem
Publisher : Bravo Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857336788

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Pakistan - Culture Smart! by Safia Haleem Pdf

Pakistan is a land with a unique history, formed by migrating peoples who have left their footprint in its diverse cultures, languages, literature, food, dress, and folklore. The country is besieged by bad news, but despite the political turmoil the everyday life of its people is more stable, rich, and rewarding than the media headlines would lead you to believe. A myriad local festivals and celebrations and a vibrant cultural life go unremarked. Pakistan has the eighth-largest standing army in the world and is the only Muslim-majority nation to possess nuclear weapons, but few know that it is also the home of two unique schools of art. This complex nation consists of various ethnic groups, each with its own individual cultures and subcultures, but which are unified by the common values of hospitality, honor, and respect for elders. Pakistani society has extremes of wealth and poverty, and daily life for most people is full of difficulties, yet everyone knows how to cope with crises. Creative and adaptable, Pakistanis are among the most self-reliant people in the world, bouncing back after major catastrophes. Culture Smart! Pakistan takes you behind the headlines and introduces you to many of the country's little-known traditions. It describes the vitally important cultural and historical background, shows you how modern Pakistanis live today, and offers crucial advice on what to expect and how to behave in different circumstances. This is an extraordinary country of enterprising, tough, and passionate people. Earn their trust and you will be rewarded many times over.

Author : Defense Department
Publisher : Defense Department
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : 0160853656

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Afghanistan Smart Book by Defense Department Pdf

Author : Hafizullah Emadi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313014321

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Culture and Customs of Afghanistan by Hafizullah Emadi Pdf

Afghanistan has been at the crossroads of many cultures and civilizations, occupying a unique place in the cultural geography of Central Asia. Invading tribes and armies passed through ancient Afghanistan and left their imprint on the culture, customs, and way of life there. In recent history, Afghanistan has been the focus of international attention since the Soviet invasion and occupation of 1979-1989, the brutal civil war that ensued, and the subsequent U.S. invasion to topple the Taliban regime. As the country struggles to stabilize and rebuild, this volume is the first to reveal the people and ways of life that have been in flux for so long. Emadi brings an insider's knowledge and authority to the accessible narrative. Students and general readers will find a clear explanation of the land, people, economy, social stratification, and history as context for the chapters that follow. In the chapter on Religion and Religious Thought, the predominant Islamic religion is largely intertwined with political events that have brought Afghanistan such attention. The lesser-known literature and the arts are brought to light next. A strong Architecture, Housing, and Settlements chapter highlights many styles unfamiliar to most Westerners. Coverage of Afghan cooking and cuisine brings a more intimate understanding of the culture. The chapter on Family, Women, and Gender will draw readers in with its survey of how the family works, what is expected of women, and what courtship, marriage, childrearing, and education are like today. A standout of the Festivals and Leisure Activities chapter is the vivid rendering of the sport called Buzkashi, where men on horseback vie to move an animal carcass across a field to a goal. A final chapter on Lifestyles, Media, and Education describes the urban vs. rural lifestyles, the state of communications, and the prospects for schooling post Taliban. A country map, glossary, resource guide, and photos complement the text.

Author : Erinn Banting
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778793370

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Afghanistan by Erinn Banting Pdf

Text and photos show how the people of Afghanistan, a predominantly Muslim country, celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, dance, and stories.

Author : Ehsan M. Entezar
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781453501528

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Afghanistan 101 by Ehsan M. Entezar Pdf

Afghanistan 101 is an introduction to Afghan culture. More specifically, this dimensional analysis discusses Power Distance (PD), Uncertainty Avoidance (UA), Individualism (IND), and Masculinity (MAS) in the Afghan national culture. These dimensions are based on the work of the well-known Dutch anthropologist Geert Hofestede. The manifestations of these cultural dimensions explain the attitudes and actions of Afghans. Each chapter on dimensions also includes a section where the implications of a particular dimension are pointed out to the Westerner working in Afghanistan. Power Distance, the first dimension of culture, describes the relationship between a less powerful person and a more powerful one. As Afghanistan is on the high side of PD, social power is coercive in Afghanistan. One comes to power by force and is ousted by force; wealth and power are inseparable; decision making is autocratic and consultative; expert power does not carry much weight; age and charisma are important; and in Afghanistan, it is the authority of the person rather than the authority of position or rule that counts most. Uncertainty avoidance, the second dimension, involves dealing with fear and ambiguity—fear of nature, fear of other men, and fear of the supernatural. UA is negatively related to PD. A high PD society is on the low side of UA. Cultures use three methods to deal with fear and ambiguity: law, technology, and religion. Being on the low side of UA, Afghans rely heavily on Islam to reduce fear and uncertainty because they cannot rely on technology or the rule of law. The fundamental religious beliefs that help Afghans cope with fear and uncertainty are (1) life in this world temporary, (2) the source of both good and evil is God, and (3) God is just and will punish the oppressors and evil-doers in this world and in the next. Individualism versus collectivism, the third dimension of culture, relates to the relationship of an individual to a collectivity. In nonindividualistic societies such as Afghanistan, one’s loyalty and devotion is first and foremost to the family, ethnic or other collectivity, rather than to the country as a whole. Such loyalties are characteristic of nonnation-states, and are best explained as “Afghan nationalism” that is based on ethnicity, sect, region, and ideology. Afghanistan is not and has never been a nation-state. In a nation-state, people rally around the constitution, the flag, the national anthem, and other such symbols instead of their ethnicity, sect, region, ideology, and so on. Furthermore, a nation-state is based on the rule of law, checks and balances, human rights, freedom of the press, political parties, free and fair elections, accountability, and transparency. The concept of a nation-state is a Western phenomenon, although the roots of a nation-state are deep in some Islamic countries, shallow in others, and nonexistent in others. Turkey, the first Islamic country to have become a nation-state, falls into the first category whereas Afghanistan, into the last. For Afghanistan to move in the direction of becoming a nation-state, some type of federalism may be the only way to prevent further ethnic conflict and another civil war. Masculinity, the fourth dimension of culture, describes the degree to which there is a gender gap within a culture. Afghanistan is on the high side of MAS. As such, sex roles are set in the family and are reinforced in the schools, workplace, and other social organizations. In general, males are taught to be assertive and females, nurturing. In Afghan society, male assertiveness generally involves aggressiveness, bravery, endurance, leadership, power, dominance, and independence. Female nurturance, on the other hand, is characterized by submissiveness, patience, tenderness, and affection. It is Islamic fundamentalism and Afghan cultural tradition, rather than mainstream Islam, that limits the rights

Author : Hafizullah Emadi
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313330896

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Culture and Customs of Afghanistan by Hafizullah Emadi Pdf

Provide an in-depth overview of the resilient people of Afghanistan and their ways of life as they emerge from decades of war and civil strife.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Afghanistan
ISBN : UCSD:31822037800034

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Afghanistan Smart Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alan Stillman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1940455162

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Afghanistan Cultural Smart Card and IED Reference by Alan Stillman Pdf

The Afghanistan Cultural Smart Card and IED Reference provides useful information about the history and culture of Afghanistan and included counter-IED information such as safe stand-off distances, IED procedures, dealing with roadside IEDs, IED indicators, components, emplacement, vehicle-borne IEDs and suicide bombers.

Author : Kwikpoint, Alan Stillman
Publisher : Kwikpoint
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781940455914

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Kwikpoint Afghanistan Cultural Smart Card & IED Reference by Kwikpoint, Alan Stillman Pdf

The Afghanistan Cultural Smart Card and IED Reference provides useful information about the history and culture of Afghanistan and included counter-IED information such as safe stand-off distances, IED procedures, dealing with roadside IEDs, IED indicators, components, emplacement, vehicle-borne IEDs and suicide bombers.

Author : Thomas Barfield
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691154411

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Afghanistan by Thomas Barfield Pdf

Traces the political history of Afghanistan from the sixteenth century to the present, looking at what has united the people as well as the regional, cultural, and political differences that divide them.

Author : Donald N. Wilber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258163594

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Afghanistan by Donald N. Wilber Pdf

Author : S. Behnaz Hosseini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789813344693

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Temporary and Child Marriages in Iran and Afghanistan by S. Behnaz Hosseini Pdf

This book discusses the popularity of temporary and child marriages in Iran and Afghanistan and explores their historical background and the reasons why they still persist today. Further, it offers readers insights into the emotional and psychological violence that the women who have been subjected to these practices experience. The respective contributions address the persistence of these traditions, their ramifications for the wellbeing of women and the development of societies and human relations. Taken together, they offer an excellent academic tool for students, academics and researchers studying the anthropology and sociology of kinship, and family in the Middle East.

Author : Idries Shah
Publisher : Teaching Stories
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1958289078

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The Clever Boy and the Terrible, Dangerous Animal by Idries Shah Pdf

When a boy visits another village, he finds people terrified of something that, just because they haven't seen it before, they mistake for a dangerous animal. With his own knowledge and by demonstration, he helps them overcome their fears.