Afghanistan

by Kim Whitehead

Since the 1970s, Afghanistan has been devastated by social unrest and civil war, as various groups have fought for control over this country in central Asia. The United States and other nations have tried to help create a democratic and progressive government, but many problems remain. The U.S.-backed Afghan government must still contend with various factions for control. One of these is the resurgent Taliban, an Islamist group that ruled Afghanistan...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1422234398
• ISBN13: 9781422234396
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12