The Fragmentation of Afghanistan: State Formation and Collapse in the International System

Examins Afghan Society In Conflict From The 1978 Coup To The Fall Of Najibdullah In 1992 In This Second Edition Reflects The Developments Since Then And Includes Material On The Taliban And Usama Bin Ladan. Has Three Parts-Old Regime; State, Society And Politics. Part Ii-The Pdpa In Power; From Second World War To The Collapse Of The Ussr And Part Iii. The Islamic Resistance; Mujahidin, Society And The International System. Has Three Appendices.