| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, photographs. |
| Series |
Culture smart! |
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Culture smart! (London, England)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 165) and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
Pakistan is a land with a unique history, formed by migrating peoples who have left their footprint in its diverse cultures, languages, literature, food, dress, and folklore. The country is besieged by bad news, but despite the political turmoil the everyday life of its people is more stable, rich, and rewarding than the media headlines would lead you to believe. A myriad local festivals and celebrations and a vibrant cultural life go unremarked. Pakistan has the eighth-largest standing army in the world and is the only Muslim-majority nation to possess nuclear weapons, but few know that it is also the home of two unique schools of art. This complex nation consists of various ethnic groups, each with its own individual cultures and subcultures, but which are unified by the common values of hospitality, honor, and respect for elders. Pakistani society has extremes of wealth and poverty, and daily life for most people is full of difficulties, yet everyone knows how to cope with crises. Creative and adaptable, Pakistanis are among the most self-reliant people in the world, bouncing back after major catastrophes. Culture Smart! Pakistan takes you behind the headlines and introduces you to many of the country's little-known traditions. It describes the vitally important cultural and historical background, shows you how modern Pakistanis live today, and offers crucial advice on what to expect and how to behave in different circumstances. This is an extraordinary country of enterprising, tough, and passionate people. Earn their trust and you will be rewarded many times over. |
| Subject |
Etiquette -- Pakistan -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Visitors, Foreign -- Pakistan -- Life skills guides.
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Pakistan -- Social life and customs -- 21st century -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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TRAVEL -- Asia -- Central.
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HISTORY -- Asia -- India & South Asia.
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Etiquette. (OCoLC)fst00916277
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Visitors, Foreign. (OCoLC)fst01167960
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Pakistan. (OCoLC)fst01210275
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| Chronological Term |
2000-2099
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Life skills guides. (OCoLC)fst01423810
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| Added Title |
Culture smart! Pakistan |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Haleem, Safia. Culture Smart! London : Kuperard, ©2013 9781857336771 (OCoLC)806016271 |
| ISBN |
9781857336788 (electronic bk.) |
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185733678X (electronic bk.) |
| Music No. |
EB00183158 Recorded Books |
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