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The Madrassah Challenge: Militancy and Religious Education in Pakistan (Perspectives) | 
 enlarge | Author: C. Christine Fair
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 145
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 1601270283
Dewey Decimal Number: 327
EAN: 9781601270283
ASIN: 1601270283
Publication Date: March 2008
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Condition: Publisher: United States Institute of Peace PressDate of Publication: March 2008Binding: PaperbackCondition: Very GoodDescription: 1-60127-028-3 May have very light shelfwear, otherwise like new.
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An ever-expanding body of literature continues to concentrate on the supposed role the madrassah, or religious school, plays in threatening international security. Even though none of the 9/11 attackers studied in such schools, they are alleged to be incubators of militants in Pakistan and the region. In "The Madrassah Challenge", C. Christine Fair explores the true significance of the madrassah and its role in Pakistan's educational system. In her rigorous analysis, Fair examines the number of these schools in Pakistan, their share of the educational market, the curriculum, socioeconomic background of the students, and the connections between the madrassah schools and militancy.Fair chronicles the Pakistan government's efforts to reform the madrassah system and the support in Pakistan for such reform. She offers important policy implications and suggestions for policy initiatives that might address some of the main concerns emanating from ostensible ties between education and security inside and outside Pakistan. Drawing upon extensive interviews with madrassah officials, teachers, and students in Pakistan; discussions with international government and nongovernmental analysts; and numerous survey data and opinion polls, Fair provides a comprehensive, rich, and timely contribution that helps separate fact from fiction.
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Proposing a model for other Islamic countries to follow July 11, 2008
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