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The International Politics of Central Asia
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The International Politics of Central Asia
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Anderson
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:240 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138 |
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Category/Genre | Colonialism and imperialism National liberation, independence and post-colonialism |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780719043734
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Classifications | Dewey:327.58 |
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Audience | Undergraduate | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Manchester University Press
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Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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Publication Date |
10 July 1997 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Central Asia is a fascinating region yet remote and unfamiliar to many people. This new study provides an introduction to the politics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgzstan, Tajikistan, Turkestan, and Uzbekistan. The early chapters introduce the readers to the history of Russian and Soviet involvement in the region up until the collapse of communism, whilst the bulk of the book focuses on the politics of independence. The search for national identity in each region and the influence of Islam are discussed and attention is paid to political, economic and international developments. A central theme of the book is the importance of informal politics associated with national, regional and tribal networks in shaping the evolution of the five states. -- .
Author Biography
John Anderson is Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews
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