Abstract
The central theme of this highly topical insightful book by political scientist Dr Rasul Bakhsh Rais of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore is the parlous state of Pakistan’s fragile democracy, particularly the unresolved issue of national identity. The analysis throughout is characterised by Rais’ high-quality scholarship, his deep understanding of the country’s society and politics, and his passionate commitment to the ideal of a strong modern democratic nation. The six main chapters provide a highly incisive in-depth analysis of the ideological, historical and political roots of the current crises in Pakistan’s democracy.
Keyword(s)
Rasul Bakhsh Rais, Imagining Pakistan, Modernism, State, Politics, Islamic Revival