India and Pakistan

by Wagner, Heather Lehr

• ISBN13: 9780791067093
• ISBN10: 0791067092
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub

Summary

As the world inches closer and closer to becoming a truly global society, it becomes all the more important that each and every citizen understand the historical underpinnings of the world's most infamous regional disputes. This series explains the roots of such disputes by examining the history of the regions involved, and by presenting the major issues involved from each party's perspective. Each book encourages students to put themselves in the shoes of both parties, and probing questions challenge students to propose real-life solutions for settling these divisive situations.

Gives historical background about the ancient roots of discontent and disagreement between these neighbors. Discusses current issues of disagreement, and the state of international efforts to bring these parties together.

Table of Contents

A Separate Peace	7	(17)
An Uncivil War	24	(18)
The Conflict Continues	42	(18)
A Nation Undivided	60	(16)
The Pursuit of Power	76	(20)
The Legacy of Partition	96	(8)
Chronology	104	(1)
Further Reading	105	(1)
Bibliography	106	(1)
Index	107

Excerpts

From the moment the borders separating India and Pakistan were created, the two nations have been locked in conflict. Issues that were prevalent during the region's first years of independence still haunt these countries. The introduction of nuclear weapons into the arsenals of these two countries only makes the situation more volatile. Learn more about a conflict that has repercussions throughout the world.