Afghanistan
by Jonathan Walter & Edward Girardet

Crosslines Essential Field Guides to Humanitarian and Conflict Zones

Thoroughly updated to reflect recent events, this guidebook provides a unique and indispensable tool for anyone working and traveling in Afghanistan. Specially commissioned articles from leading experts in the field examine Afghanistan's historical legacy and contemporary milieu, covering everything from the development of the Taliban to two decades of human rights abuses and the current situation of women. Street maps for all major cities, practical advice on daily survival, important contacts, and a list of key phrases make this an essential practical resource for any visitor to Afghanistan.

This fully revised second edition has been compiled by some of the region's most experienced journalists and includes contributions from Ahmed Rashid, Chris Johnson, Ali Wardak and Peter Marsden. A vital resource for journalists, aid workers, soldiers, diplomats and travellers, this guide provides you with the most informed analysis, the most up-to-date field facts and the best contacts on Afghanistan. Taking a 25-year perspective, the guide is packed with essential information to help you operate safely in this beautiful but dangerous country.

• OVERVIEWS: Security, Aid & recovery, Human rights, Media, Ethnic groups, History, Situation of women, US policy, Refugees
• INFOBRIEFS: Data, Key players, Drug trafficking, Environment, Economics, Culture, Children, Education, Landmines, Health, Glossary
• TRAVEL: Detailed travel guide, Getting there by air or overland, Where to stay, Where to eat, Places to visit, Background history, Street maps
• ESSENTIAL A-Z: Personal health and security, Afghan customs, Insurance, Visas, Flights, Filming, Telecoms, Kit, What to do in a minefield or hostage situation
• CONTACTS: Aid agencies, Media, Embassies, Donors, Policy institutes
• INFORESOURCES: News sources, Websites, Libraries, Books, Research
• FOR THE ROAD: Dari & Pashto phrasebooks , Acronyms
• PLUS MAPS, CARTOONS, PHOTOS AND STATISTICS!

"This should be compulsory reading for all new staff coming into Afghanistan. It really is an excellent book...there aren't enough copies around - those who have them hoard them. "
--Dan Kelly, United Nations Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan

ZT7619    Afghanistan                                           $29.95

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