Afghanistan:The people /

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by Banting, Erinn.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: The lands, peoples, and cultures series Published by : Crabtree Pub. Co., (New York :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Subject(s): Ethnology --Afghanistan. | Ethnology --Afghanistan. | Afghanistan --Social life and customs --Juvenile literature. | Afghanistan --Social life and customs. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes index.

A strong people -- Early history -- The arrival of Islam -- The road to independence -- An ongoing struggle -- The Pashtuns -- Additional inhabitants -- Nomadic and village lifestyles -- Family celebrations -- Women in Afghanistan -- Traditional clothing -- Come share a meal -- Off to school.

Explores how the history, climate, geography, ethnology, wars, and religion of Afghanistan have shaped the customs and practices of modern daily life in the mountains, deserts, and cities.