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Number of Pages
382
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Is A Scholarly Non-Fiction Work Presented Through Ethnography. It Examines How A Powerful Military Institution Sustains Influence Through Ritual Mourning, Recruitment, And State-Managed Care Within Rural Pakistan. The Book Speaks To Students And General Readers With Interests In Military Sociology, Anthropology, Postcolonial Studies, And Gender Politics, Offering A Thoughtful, Provocative, And Accessible Analysis.
Presented As An Ethnographic Study Grounded In The Chakwal District, The Content Blends Field Observations, Interviews, And Theoretical Interpretation. Readers Move Through Vivid Descriptions Of Ritual Commemorations, Recruitment Rituals, Training Environments, And The Management Of Death And Compensation, All Connected To Broader Questions About Power, Memory, And National Belonging.
Distinctive Framing Uses Affect Theory To Show How Emotions, Gender Roles, And State Narratives Are Engineered To Reinforce The Army's Omnipresence In Daily Life. The Concepts Covered—Affect, Ritual, Gender, Colonial Legacies, And Security—Are Clearly Explained, Making Complex Ideas Accessible Without Sacrificing Rigor. The Regional Focus Provides Concrete Context That Helps Readers Translate Ideas To Other Settings And Global Discussions.
Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Military Institutions Weave Themselves Into Daily Life, Shaping Memory, Duty, And Belonging. It Invites Critical Reflection On Policy, Culture, And The Human Costs Of Conflict, Leaving Readers With A Sharper, More Globally Informed Perspective.
Product Details
Author
J.K. Rowling
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Number of Pages
382
Language
English
SKU
BK0532204
ISBN
9789356407008
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 385
₹ 314 Off
J.K. Rowling is the British author best known for the Harry Potter series, one of the most successful and beloved book franchises in history. Her books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 80 languages. Rowling’s journey to success is widely known for its resilience—she wrote the first Harry Potter book while facing personal and financial challenges. The series went on to become a global phenomenon, inspiring blockbuster films, theme parks, and a devoted fan base across generations. In addition to children’s fiction, she has written novels for adults, including The Casual Vacancy and the Cormoran Strike crime series (under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith). Beyond writing, Rowling is also known for her philanthropic work, supporting causes related to children’s welfare, multiple sclerosis, and poverty