阿富汗历史悠久，民族混杂。它位于西亚、南亚和中亚交汇处，其特殊的地理位置导致这个国家一直处于战乱之中；阿富汗崎岖起伏的山脉，诗情画意般的田园美景，平均海拔一千米的高原给读者留下独特之美；醉美的红石榴更是让你一饱口福；闲暇之余，可以逛逛阿富汗市场，那里有种类齐全，图案各异的地毯和垫毯。但作为女性生活在阿富汗是不尽人意的，她们地位低下，令人同情。多年战乱导致阿富汗经济发展严重滞后，塔利班的出现更是让这个国家雪上加霜，人们甚至连出行安全都得不到保障。通过阅读本书，读者不仅能全面深入地了解阿富汗，而且更能体会到和平的弥足珍贵。

前辅文
Chapter 0
  Afghanistan
  Introduction
  Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
  Borders and Boundaries
  Landscape
  Climate
  The Land of the Afghans
  A Brief History
  Government and Politics
  The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
  The National Psyche
  Social Customs
  Mehman Nawazi: The Role of Hospitality
  The Concept of Time
  Religion
  Social Hierarchies
  Family, Gender, and Zan
  Attitudes Toward Others
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  The Calendars
  Religious Festivals and National Holidays
  Family Ceremonies and Traditions
  Folklore and Superstitions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
  Friendship
  Foreigners and Friendship
  Making Conversation
  Taboos
  Getting Started
  Meeting Afghans
  Dress
  Visiting an Afghan Home
Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE
  Who is the Family?
  Elders and the Head of the Family
  Family Dwellings
  Keeping the House — Divided Responsibilities
  Women, Purdah , and Pride
  Private Space and Red Lines
  Children
  Education
  Changing Families
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
  Naan and Kebab — Eating Out
  Chic Dining for Foreigners
  Chai Sabz and Chai-Khanas
  Cultural Activities
  Sports and Games
  Shopping for Pleasure
  Safe Sightseeing
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
  What You Are In For
  Visas and Other Documents
  Entry Points and Arrival
  Travel Within Afghanistan
  Women Visitors
  Health
  Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
  Sitting on the Carpet — A Mindset
  Managing Business
  Meetings
  Negotiations and Contracts
  Corruption, Favors, and Facilitation Fees
  Women In Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATION
  Languages
  Body Language
  Humor
  Media and Communication Technology
  Conclusion
Appendices
  Places
  People
Exercises
KEYS

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