Reconstruction of the Pakhtun Code of Life in a Changing Pakistan

Adnan Khan teaches anthropology as an Assistant Professor at the University of Malakand in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His research interests focus on contesting the stereotypical images of the Pakhtuns from an ethnographic perspective by analysing the ways in which the Pakhtun code of life has changed due to the broader socio-economic and religio-political changes in the region.

“The book offers a valuable and detailed exploration of Pakhtun culture, with a specific focus on Pakhtunwali and the dynamics of gham khadee. It provides fresh ethnographic insights and challenges stereotypical narratives about Pakhtuns, filling a significant gap in anthropological literature on the region. The integration of personal narratives adds authenticity and accessibility, making it a compelling academic contribution.” • Aamir Jamal, University of Calgary“This is a well written and persuasive book...it effectively provides an ethnographic challenge to one of the more dominant narratives about Pakhtun culture. This work sits alongside the classics of Charles Lindholm or Fredrik Barth in its aspiration to develop a salient cultural framework.” • Stephen Lyon, Aga Khan University

• List of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsIntroductionChapter 1. Major Themes and Key ConceptsChapter 2. Field Research Methodology and Area ProfileChapter 3. Doing Pukhto through RevengeChapter 4. Understanding Gham KhadeeChapter 5. Doing Pukhto Through Participation and Cooperation During Gham KhadeeChapter 6. Doing Pukhto Through Gham Khadee, Tarburwali and Khegada (in Politics)ConclusionAppendixGlossaryBibliography