Political Violence in South Asia

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Ali Riaz

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780815360469

• Pages: 222

• Languages: English

• Release Date: 03-10-2018

• Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches

About The Book
"Political Violence in South Asia" by Ali Riaz provides a comprehensive exploration of the pervasive political violence that has shaped the social and political landscape of South Asia for decades. The book delves into the complex dynamics of violence, which occurs at various levels—from state-perpetrated violence to resistance by citizens and non-state actors. It addresses the challenges of ethnic insurgencies, religion-inspired extremism, and ideology-driven conflicts that have given rise to violent acts, often met with state responses in the form of civil wars and violations of human rights.

Focusing on Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, this book examines the various dimensions of political violence across these countries. Each chapter offers insights into key aspects of political violence and provides an overall picture of its nature and scope within the respective nations. Political violence is analyzed not just as an institutional phenomenon, but also as an integral part of social relationships, where norms and individual agency play crucial roles.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, the book incorporates both macro-level analyses and ethnographic readings, exploring political violence from historical, sociological, and political perspectives. By examining how daily life is transformed by violence, both directly and indirectly, the author highlights the broader impact of political violence on South Asian societies. This book serves as an invaluable resource for students and scholars of South Asian studies, particularly those interested in South Asian politics and its violent conflicts.