The resurgence of Central Asia : Islam or nationalism?
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The resurgence of Central Asia : Islam or nationalism?
（Politics in contemporary Asia）
Oxford University Press , Zed Books, c1994
- : hard
- : pbk
- : South Asia
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Bibliography: p. 270-273. - Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Kazakhstan, Kirgystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have all become independent states in central Asia, following the break-up of the USSR. All have Muslim majorities and ancient histories, but are otherwise very different. This book provides an introduction to the region.
Table of Contents
1. Conquerors, Khans and Communists
2. The Two Revolutions - 1917 and 1991
3. Socialism along the Silk Road - Economy and Society in Central Asia
4. At the Centre of the World - Uzbekistan
5. Warriors of the Turquoise Hills - Kazakhstan
6. The Cradle of the Earth - Kyrgyzstan
7. The Mountains of Islam - Tajikistan
8. The Desert Horsemen - Turkmenistan
9. The Great Game Revisited - Central Asia's Foreign Policy
10. Uncertain Homelands - Security, Islam and Nationalism
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