Women of Afghanistan in the Post-Taliban Era: How Lives Have Changed and Where They Stand Today

by Rosemarie Skaine

Book Overview

This book examines the changing roles of Afghani women in the aftermath of the overthrow of the oppressive Taliban regime in 2001. It describes the success of women in the workforce, and evaluates how their achievements have come about in a nation that struggles to overcome years of poverty, corruption, regional conflicts, and the overwhelming destruction of war. The book also covers the unique health challenges faced by women and families living...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786437928
• ISBN13: 9780786437924
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher