Afghanistan

Although Afghanistan has a past filled with conflict and is struggling to find its footing on the path to a brighter future, those who call it home have a unique culture they have worked to keep alive through times of war, occupation, and poverty. Readers explore the culture of this Asian nation with the help of thoroughly updated main text, fact boxes, maps, colorful photographs, and even recipes. In addition, readers are introduced to the concept of global citizenship through sidebars about Afghan citizens who are working to help their nation and the world as a whole.