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Karachi, edge of Empire : (Record no. 9629)

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000 -LEADER
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001 - CONTROL NUMBER
control field	12150
003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
control field	OSt
005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field	20250815120425.0
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
fixed length control field	971009s1997 pk a 000 0 eng
010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER
LC control number	97930317
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number	9690013963
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number	9789690013965
025 ## - OVERSEAS ACQUISITION NUMBER
Overseas acquisition number	P-E-97930317; 07
035 ## - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number	3085644
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency	DLC
Transcribing agency	DLC
042 ## - AUTHENTICATION CODE
Authentication code	lcode
043 ## - GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE
Geographic area code	a-pk---
050 00 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number	NA1510.72.K37
Item number	A67 1997
082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number	720.9549183 ANS
Edition information	21
Item number	12150
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name	Ansari, Nuha.
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title	Karachi, edge of Empire :
Remainder of title	jewels and gems of Raj architecture.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc.	Rawalpindi :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc.	Ferozsons,
Date of publication, distribution, etc.	c1997.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent	76, [4] p. :
Other physical details	col. ill. ;
Dimensions	23 x 29 cm.
336 ## - CONTENT TYPE
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Content type code	txt
Source	rdacontent
337 ## - MEDIA TYPE
Media type term	unmediated
Media type code	n
Source	rdamedia
338 ## - CARRIER TYPE
Carrier type term	volume
Carrier type code	nc
Source	rdacarrier
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc.	"Karachi: Edge of Empire" examines the historical and social evolution of Karachi, a city that has served as a significant crossroads of trade, culture, and politics throughout its history. Nuha Ansari delves into the transformation of Karachi from a small fishing village to one of the largest and most vibrant metropolises in South Asia, highlighting the complex interplay of colonialism, migration, and globalization.<br/><br/>The book places particular emphasis on Karachi’s status as a melting pot of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions, which has shaped its unique identity. Ansari explores the impact of British colonial rule, the subsequent partition of India in 1947, and the influx of migrants that followed, along with the socio-economic challenges and political issues that have arisen in the city over the years.<br/><br/>By weaving together historical narratives, personal accounts, and sociopolitical analysis, Ansari offers a comprehensive portrait of Karachi that highlights its resilience, dynamism, and ongoing struggles. The work draws attention to the ways in which Karachi embodies the tensions and opportunities of urban life in the contemporary world.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Architecture
Geographic subdivision	Pakistan
--	Karachi.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Buildings, structures, etc.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Description and travel.
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942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Source of classification or shelving scheme	Dewey Decimal Classification
Koha item type	Book
Suppress in OPAC	No

Holdings
Date last seen	Total checkouts	Full call number	Barcode	Copy number	Price effective from	Koha item type	Lost status	Source of classification or shelving scheme	Damaged status	Not for loan	Collection	Withdrawn status	Home library	Current library	Shelving location	Date acquired	Cost, normal purchase price
10/26/2021		720.9549183 ANS	12150	2	10/26/2021	Book		Dewey Decimal Classification			Architecture		Marium Abdulla Library	Marium Abdulla Library	Non-Ref	08/27/2014	2500.00

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