The Greenhaven Press Nations in Transition series is designed to shed light on nations that are undergoing radical changes in the social or political arena. Each book is written to emphasize historical events that led to or occurred during the upheaval, as well as significant occurrences in the years since. Social factors that provided impetus for radical change are also covered.' (From back cover) Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, this book on Afghanistan includes the following: - A country in constant transition - The great game: colonial struggle for Afghanistan - A new game: The Cold War - The Taliban: From chaos to clampdown - A diverse nation - Women in Afghanistan - Rebuilding for peace.