Aziz, Mazhar, 1962-

Military control in Pakistan : the parallel state / Mazhar Aziz. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2008. - 144 p. ; 24 cm. - Routledge advances in South Asian studies ; 8 . - Routledge advances in South Asian studies ; 8. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [102]-138) and index.

Introduction -- Conceptualising political developments in Pakistan -- Explaining politics : of institutions and institutional theory -- The military in politics -- Examining military coup d'état in Pakistan -- Ordering the state : consolidating military control -- 'L'Etat, c'est militaire'.

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Civil-military relations--Pakistan.


Pakistan--Armed Forces--Political activity.

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