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Muslim Saints, Chiefs and Changing Socio-Economic Structures: A Critical Analysis of Fredrik Barth’s Swat Pathans

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Frederick Barth’s "Swat Pathan" is considered one of the most authentic pieces of research in the anthropology of Pakistan. Regarded as a classic, the book remains a valuable source for those studying Pakhtun societies. Decades have passed, and many significant changes including Swat’s merger with Pakistan, increased migration to the Gulf and other parts of the world, the Afghan wars, rising literacy rates, changes in the socio-economic structure, and the Taliban movement in Swat have led to broader socio-economic transformations.

Source: Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works

DOI: 10.71145/rjsp.v2i2.157

Authors: Adnan Khan, Mohammad Hussain, Khurshaid, Ibrahim, Saeed Akhtar*

Institutions: University of Malakand, University of Peshawar

Language: English

Topic: Anthropological Studies and Insights

Subfield: Anthropology

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4409291571

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