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The International Politics of Central Asia

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The International Politics of Central Asia
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Anderson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreColonialism and imperialism
National liberation, independence and post-colonialism
ISBN/Barcode 9780719043734
ClassificationsDewey:327.58
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 10 July 1997
Publication Country United Kingdom

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