TY - BOOK AU - Qadeer, Mohammad Abdul TI - Pakistan: social and cultural transformation in a Muslim nation SN - 9780415492225 U1 - 306.0954911 PY - 2006/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Islam and culture --Pakistan KW - Pakistan --Social conditions --20th century KW - Pakistan --Social conditions --21st century KW - Social change --Pakistan N2 - Pakistan examines how tradition and family life continue to contribute long term stability, and explores the areas where very rapid changes are taking place: large population increase, urbanization, economic development, and the nature of civil society and the state. It offers an insightful view into Pakistan, exploring the wide range of ethnic groups, the countryside, religion and community, and popular culture and national identity. It concludes by discussing the likely future social development in Pakistan, captivating students and academics interested in Pakistan and multiculturalism. (http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415492225/) ER -