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Buzkashi

Autore: G. Whitney Azoy

Numero di pagine: 204

Much has happened since Buzkashi: Game and Power in Afghanistan first appeared in 1982; the past three decades have devastated Afghanistan. What began as the ethnography of a game has grown into a study recognized worldwide as the preeminent analysis of Afghan political dynamics. Replete with significant updates, including a new chapter featuring interviews with warlords regarding their sponsorship of buzkashi, this richly illustrated Third Edition remains the first and only full-scale anthropological examination of a single sport, as well as a beautifully written longitudinal case study about the games social significance. A master storyteller, Azoy first shows how the game of buzkashi is played and introduces readers to its rich history, its roots in tradition, and the implicit and explicit meanings attached to it. Next, readers learn how the author shifted from his Kabul diplomatic life to rural fieldwork in northern Afghanistan and a 40-year journey toward understanding the complexities of this ancient wild card game. Vivid with firsthand descriptions, Azoys book reveals buzkashi as a metaphor for chaos and an arena in the struggle for political control. This new edition, as...

Weird Sports and Wacky Games around the World

Autore: Victoria R. Williams

Numero di pagine: 409

With hundreds of books dedicated to conventional sports and activities, this encyclopedia on the weirdest and wackiest games offers a fresh and entertaining read for any audience. Weird Sports and Wacky Games around the World: From Buzkashi to Zorbing focuses on what many would consider abnormal activities from across the globe. Spanning subjects that include individual games, team sports, games for men and women, and contests involving animal competitors, there is something for every reader. Whether researching a particular country or region's traditions or wanting an interesting read for pleasure, this book offers an array of uses and benefits. Though the book focuses on games and sporting activities, the examination of these topics gives readers insight into unfamiliar places and peoples through their recreation—an essential part of the human experience that occurs in all cultures. Such activities are not only embedded in everyday life but also indelibly interconnected with social customs, war, politics, commerce, education, and national identity, making the whimsical topic of the book an appealing gateway to insightful, highly relevant information.

Buzkashi, Game and Power in Afghanistan

Autore: G. Whitney Azoy

Numero di pagine: 180

"Not only the first full-scale anthropological examination of a single sport, but also a beautifully written case study about a place and a people that have been largely ignored in the social science literature. Buzkashi, perhaps the wildest game in the world and a vivid feature of Afghan life, entails the aggressive struggle of hundreds of horsemen over a mutilated calf carcass."--Back cover.

101 Places Not to See Before You Die

Autore: Catherine Price

Numero di pagine: 233

“A fascinating and hilarious look at some of the least appealing places and events on the planet.” —Salon From the Grover Cleveland Service Area to the Beijing Museum of Tap Water to, of course, Euro Disney, 101 Places Not to See Before You Die brings you lively tales of the most ill-conceived museums, worst theme parks, and grossest Superfund sites that you’ll ever have the pleasure of not visiting. Journalist Catherine Price travels the globe for stories of misadventure to which any seasoned traveler can relate—including guest entries from writers such as Nicholas Kristof, Mary Roach, Michael Pollan, Rebecca Solnit, and A. J. Jacobs. This irreverent, compulsively readable book highlights destinations we can all live without—like Jupiter's Worst Moon, an Outdoor Wedding During the 2021 Reemergence of the Great Eastern Cicada Brood, and fan hours at the Las Vegas Porn Convention—while reminding us why we’re willing to put up with the bedbugs and the food poisoning and set out to explore the world. The Testicle Festival - Garbage City - Rush Hour on a Samoan Bus - Your Boss’s Bedroom - Ibiza on a Family Vacation - Stonehenge - The Road of Death - A North Korean...

La principessa afghana e il giardino delle giovani ribelli

Autore: Tiziana Ferrario

Numero di pagine: 164

Da una storia vera, il romanzo che racconta l’impavida resistenza delle donne afghane Dopo aver raccontato l’Afghanistan come inviata di guerra a Kabul, Tiziana Ferrario torna nel paese ai piedi dell’Hindukush con questo romanzo che dà voce a una donna afghana, tenace tessitrice di pace, la cui famiglia è stata brutalmente cacciata e costretta all’esilio. Homaira, la principessa che dà il titolo al libro, è stata la nipote dell’ultimo sovrano afghano, Re Zahir Shah, l’uomo che ha governato il paese per quarant’anni, dal 1933 al 1973, prima di essere spodestato con un colpo di stato. In un mondo sospeso tra la vita e la morte, la principessa osserva il sangue che è tornato a scorrere nella sua terra, si prende cura delle donne che bussano alla sua porta, mentre gli integralisti avanzano seminando odio e vendette. È ancora vivo in lei il ricordo di un tempo in cui l’Afghanistan era meta di viaggiatori e paradiso degli hippie, terra di cultura e tradizioni millenarie, dove le donne non venivano lapidate negli stadi. In pagine toccanti e appassionate, Tiziana Ferrario lascia entrare e uscire le storie e le voci che immortalano la quotidianità di un paese a...

Afghanistan

Autore: Edward Girardet , Jonathan Walter

Numero di pagine: 548

Updated to reflect recent events, this guidebook provides a unique and indispensable tool for anyone working and traveling in Afghanistan. Specially commissioned articles from leading experts in the field examine Afghanistan's historical legacy and contemporary milieu, covering everything from the security situation and the resurgence of the Taliban to two decades of human rights abuses and the current situation of women. Street maps for all major cities, practical advice on daily survival, important contacts, and a list of key phrases make this an essential practical resource for any visitor to Afghanistan. Detailed information and statistics on key political and humanitarian sectors are included.

Encyclopedia of World Sport

Autore: David Levinson

Numero di pagine: 432

A historical and cross-cultural survey of mainstream and lesser-known sports.

Afghanistan

Autore: Sharifah Enayat Ali

Numero di pagine: 132

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of this country on the crossroads between Europe and the Far East.

The New Encyclopedia of the Horse

Autore: Elwyn Hartley Edwards

Numero di pagine: 472

Examines the history of the horse from prehistoric times to early domestication, discusses the development of breeds in various regions of the world, and describes modern breeds and their uses.

A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

Autore: Emma Levine

Numero di pagine: 360

"Illustrated with photography, A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat evocatively portrays sporting ways of life rarely seen in the western world and in doing so skillfully reveals just what it is about sport that makes it so inspiring."--BOOK JACKET.

The Journal of Asian Studies

Numero di pagine: 426

An essential resource for those interested in Asia. Recognized as the leading publication in its field. It features articles on the history, arts, social sciences, and contemporary issues of East, South, and Southeast Asia, as well as a large book review section.

Glad You Asked

Autore: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Numero di pagine: 232

This book culls the most important and essential facts and ideas from the multivolume Encyclopedia Britannica and presents them in a descriptive and accessible manner that cover the 500 names, dates, facts, phrases and ideas every American should know.

More Festivals in Asia

Autore: Asian Cultural Centre For Unesco

Numero di pagine: 76

Describes the festivals which celebrate religious holidays in nine Asian countries.

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