Buzkashi: Game and Power in Afghanistan
An anthropological exploration of buzkashi and its role in Afghan power dynamics, based on ethnographic research into the sport's cultural and political significance.
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Buzkashi: Game and Power in Afghanistan examines the cultural significance of Afghanistan's national sport.
The book explores how the game reflects and reinforces social hierarchies and political relationships.
Based on ethnographic research, it provides insight into Afghan society through the lens of this intense equestrian contest.
The work highlights connections between athletic competition and the exercise of authority in local communities.
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