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

Authors

  • Adnan Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Mohammad Hussain Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Khurshaid Lecturer, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Ibrahim Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Saeed Akhtar* International Postdoctoral Fellow, IRI, Islamabad, and Lecturer, Department of Islamic Studies and Religious Affairs, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan *(Corresponding Author)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71145/rjsp.v2i2.157

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.

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Published

2024-12-25

How to Cite

Adnan Khan, Mohammad Hussain, Khurshaid, Ibrahim, & Saeed Akhtar*. (2024). Muslim Saints, Chiefs and Changing Socio-Economic Structures: A Critical Analysis of Fredrik Barth’s Swat Pathans. Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works, 2(2), 361–365. https://doi.org/10.71145/rjsp.v2i2.157

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works

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