History of Pakistan

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A lecture given by Dr. Anita Weiss, Professor and Head, Department of International Studies, University of Oregon

This one credit mini-course is part of a series organized by regions around world based on their role on the world stage, their importance within the Muslim world, and the critical influence they play in the global community, The series and course seeks to illuminate the various perspectives of the Muslim Community around the world. Drawing upon the expertise and research of participating faculty from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh and our partners at institutions around the world the mini course series seeks to have students gain understanding of the religious, culture, economics and political influences of Muslims in a global context.

Dr. Anita Weiss, Professor and Head, Department of International Studies, University of Oregon

Dr. Anita Weiss, PhD (University of California at Berkeley, 1983) teaches courses on International Development, Social Movements, and Gender Analysis, particularly with regards to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and South Asia. Some of her academic interests include Culture and Development in Pakistan, Social Change and Political Transformations in Pakistan, Comparative International Development, Development and Human Rights, Gender and International Development, Muslim Societies and Development, Religion and Social Change, Sociology of South Asia, Women, Legal Reform, and Social Change in the Muslim World.

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