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001 - CONTROL NUMBER |
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0000069763 |
003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER |
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008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION |
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160928s2010 pk ab b 001 0 eng |
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
International Standard Book Number |
9780195477955 (hardback) |
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
Original cataloging agency |
DLC |
Transcribing agency |
DLC |
042 ## - AUTHENTICATION CODE |
Authentication code |
lcode |
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082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
Classification number |
958.1 |
084 ## - OTHER CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
Classification number |
958.1 |
Item number |
IMA |
245 00 - TITLE STATEMENT |
Title |
Images of Afghanistan : |
Medium |
[Book] : |
Remainder of title |
exploring Afghan culture through art and literature / |
Statement of responsibility, etc. |
edited by Arley Loewen and Josette McMichael. |
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. |
Place of publication, distribution, etc. |
Karachi : |
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. |
Oxford University Press, |
Date of publication, distribution, etc. |
2010. |
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
Extent |
xvi, 333 pages : |
Other physical details |
illustrations (chiefly colors), color maps ; |
Dimensions |
24 cm. |
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
General note |
Maps on lining paper. |
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
Summary, etc. |
Images of Afghanistan provides the first-ever overview of the art and literature of Afghanistan. 32 chapters on art, music, film, proverbs, short stories, poetry, cartoons, and folktales in popular style offer key insights into the complexities of Afghan culture. The book is divided into seven sections. Introductory chapters focus on the history of Afghanistan and understanding culture through art and literature. A Dari Literature section covers classical and modern poetry, short stories, proverbs and children's rhymes. A Pashto Literature section includes traditional poetry, modern poetry, short stories, folktales, proverbs and tappas. The Themes of Culture section analyzes the dynamics of shame and honor in the Persio-Afghan setting, the traditional need for patronage and its modern relevance, the mystical longing for God as reflected in the ghazals of Hafiz, and romantic love in traditional and modern love stories. The Traditional Art section covers calligraphy, woodworking, and ceramics, the unique layout of the traditional city, and archeological heritage. The Performing Arts and Fine Art section explores the development of music, fine art, and film in Afghanistan. A final section called Potpourri features Afghan authors who help span the chasm between east and west, a selection of modern cultural initiatives, the infamous folk character Mullah Nasruddin, the role of women in art and literature, and cartoons and comedy. |
521 ## - TARGET AUDIENCE NOTE |
Target audience note |
All. |
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
Topical term or geographic name entry element |
Afghan literature |
Geographic subdivision |
History and criticism. |
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Topical term or geographic name entry element |
Arts |
Geographic subdivision |
Afghanistan. |
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Topical term or geographic name entry element |
Afghanistan |
Geographic subdivision |
Civilization. |
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Topical term or geographic name entry element |
Afghanistan |
Geographic subdivision |
Social life and customs. |
700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
Personal name |
Loewen, Arley, |
Dates associated with a name |
1957- |
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Personal name |
McMichael, Josette. |
852 ## - LOCATION |
Piece designation |
54201 |
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1596.00 |
Classification part |
958.1 IMA |
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Paradise Books International |
Sublocation or collection |
2nd Floor |
Former shelving location |
Books |
Copy number |
1 |
Piece physical condition |
1-New |
Location |
JZL-CUI |