Dying to Serve: Militarism, Affect, and the Politics of Sacrifice in the Pakistan Army (South Asia in Motion)

Dying to Serve: The Pakistan Army's Powerful Grip on the Hearts and Minds of its Citizens Discover the shocking truth behind the Pakistani military's unwavering grip on the hearts and minds of its citizens.

Maria Rashid's groundbreaking book, Dying to Serve, reveals the intricate web of manipulation and control that keeps the army at the center of Pakistan's political, social, and economic landscape. Uncover the secrets of the military's affective technologies, as they use ritual commemorations, recruitment practices, and management of death to reinforce their dominance over the lives of their subjects.

Learn how the army has managed to maintain its power despite the devastating consequences of war, injury, and death that so many soldiers face. This thought-provoking and deeply unsettling book will challenge your assumptions about the military's hold on Pakistan and its citizens.

With unprecedented access to families of martyrs and a sensitive ethnographic approach, Rashid sheds light on the complex dynamics that keep the army at the forefront of Pakistani society. Don't miss out on this crucial examination of the military's power and its impact on Pakistan's future.

Read Dying to Serve today and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shape this critical region of the world.