The International Politics of Central Asia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780719043734)

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: John Anderson
ISBN-10: 0719043735
ISBN-13: 9780719043734
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/10/1997
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.41w x 0.72d