| The Resurgence of Central Asia: Islam or Nationalism? (Politics in Contemporary Asia) |  | Author: Ahmed Rashid
Publisher: Zed Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1,905,305
Media: Paperback
Pages: 288
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.8 x 1
ISBN: 1856491323
Dewey Decimal Number: 958
EAN: 9781856491327
ASIN: 1856491323
Publication Date: April 15, 1995
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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. Rashid gives a history of each country, including its incorporation into Tsarist Russia to the present day. He provides basic socio-economic information and explains the diverse political situations. He focuses primarily on the underlying issues confronting these societies: the legacy of Soviet rule; ethnic tensions; the position of women; the future of Islam; the question of nuclear proliferation; and the fundamental choices over economic strategy, political system and external orientation which lie ahead.
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