

An edition of The madrassah challenge (2008)
militancy and religious education in Pakistan
By C. Christine Fair
Publish Date
2008
Publisher
United States Institute of Peace Press
Language
eng
Pages
145
Description:
Explores the significance of the madrassah and its role in Pakistan's educational system. This book examines the number of these schools in Pakistan, their share of the educational market, the curriculum, socioeconomic background of the students, and the connections between the madrassah schools and militancy.
subjects: Education and state, Islamic fundamentalism, Islamic religious education, Madrasahs, Religious militants
Places: Pakistan