Central Asia Kazakhstan Tajikistan Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Turkmenistan

Author : Michael Mandelbaum
Publisher : Council on Foreign Relations
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : 0876091672

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Central Asia and the World by Michael Mandelbaum Pdf

With the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991, its fifteen constituent republics suddenly found themselves sovereign states. Among the new countries are the five republics of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan - that comprise the region to the south of the great Russian heartland. Each of these countries now faces the task of creating its own foreign policy: with one another, with its former imperial ruler to the north, with the Islamic countries to the south, and with the West. In Central Asia and the World, eight experts on the region address the historic power struggles between east and west and north and south that have shaped the region and the prognosis for success in overcoming a turbulent past and an uncertain, divided present. In addition to its continuing strong ties to Russia, Central-Asia's links with its southern neighbors and the potential role of Islam are also examined. The authors advance the case that these countries are critical to the West insofar as they affect Western interests in Russia and the Middle East. The ongoing civil war in Tajikistan and Central Asia's relationship with China are also addressed. The first book to examine the complex issues facing the region Central Asia and the World provides a comprehensive overview of the developing foreign policies of these five new countries, including a look at the internal political, economic, and military issues confronting each country.

Author : Dilip Hiro
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781590203781

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Inside Central Asia by Dilip Hiro Pdf

“For those who still get their ‘-stans’ mixed up, Hiro’s book provides a detailed and nuanced overview of the region.” —Financial Times (Best Books of the Year) The nations of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Iran—the majority of them former Soviet republics—remain little understood in the West even in the post-Cold War era. This book delves into these Central Asian countries: their histories, cultures, economics, politics, militaries, and relationships with regional neighbors, Russia in particular. Ultimately, Inside Central Asia is an outstanding, in-depth introduction to this part of the world, “full of dependable history-telling and analysis” (The Economist). Praise for the work of Dilip Hiro “The writing is clear and informative.” —The New York Times “Hiro’s mix of lively writing and serious detail should draw in readers.” —Choice “Intriguing analysis.” —Publishers Weekly “[An] eminent historian.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : Raffael Ayé,Manuel Schweizer,Tobias Roth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408142707

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Birds of Central Asia by Raffael Ayé,Manuel Schweizer,Tobias Roth Pdf

Birds of Central Asia is the first field guide to include the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kirghizstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, along with neighbouring Afghanistan. This vast area includes a diverse variety of habitats, and the avifauna is similarly broad, from sandgrouse, ground jays and larks on the vast steppe and semi-desert to a broad range of raptors, and from woodland species such as warblers and nuthatches to a suite of montane species, such as snowcocks, accentors and snowfinches. This book includes 141 high-quality plates covering every species (and all distinctive races) that occur in the region, along with concise text focusing on identification and accurate colour maps. Important introductory sections introduce the land and its birds. Birds of Central Asia is a must-read for any birder or traveller visiting this remote region.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : OCLC:1298361513

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Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Central Asia
ISBN : OCLC:1037182155

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Lonely Planet Central Asia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bradley Mayhew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : UOM:39015073977749

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Central Asia by Bradley Mayhew Pdf

Lonely Planet Multi Country Guides are the essential companion for travellers looking for the ideal holiday or getaway. Each guide provides an introduction to the region and its individual countries, along with extensive maps. Detailed, well-presented cultural information covers everything from folklore to insider tips and advice.

Author : Glenn Eldon Curtis,Library of Congress. Federal Research Division
Publisher : Department of the Army
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : UIUC:30112037348528

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Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan by Glenn Eldon Curtis,Library of Congress. Federal Research Division Pdf

A study of the history, culture, and government of the Central Asian countries of Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Author : Paul Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : 1562943073

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The Central Asian States--Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan by Paul Thomas Pdf

Describes the history, development, current status, and possible future of the four former Soviet republics which have strong ties to neighboring Muslim states.

Author : Adeeb Khalid
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691235196

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Central Asia by Adeeb Khalid Pdf

A major history of Central Asia and how it has been shaped by modern world events Central Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries of modern history. Encompassing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Xinjiang province of China, it in fact stands at the crossroads of world events. Adeeb Khalid provides the first comprehensive history of Central Asia from the mid-eighteenth century to today, shedding light on the historical forces that have shaped the region under imperial and Communist rule. Predominantly Muslim with both nomadic and settled populations, the peoples of Central Asia came under Russian and Chinese rule after the 1700s. Khalid shows how foreign conquest knit Central Asians into global exchanges of goods and ideas and forged greater connections to the wider world. He explores how the Qing and Tsarist empires dealt with ethnic heterogeneity, and compares Soviet and Chinese Communist attempts at managing national and cultural difference. He highlights the deep interconnections between the "Russian" and "Chinese" parts of Central Asia that endure to this day, and demonstrates how Xinjiang remains an integral part of Central Asia despite its fraught and traumatic relationship with contemporary China. The essential history of one of the most diverse and culturally vibrant regions on the planet, this panoramic book reveals how Central Asia has been profoundly shaped by the forces of modernity, from colonialism and social revolution to nationalism, state-led modernization, and social engineering.

Author : Erika Fatland
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781643133799

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Sovietistan by Erika Fatland Pdf

Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan became free of the Soviet Union in 1991. But though they are new to modern statehood, this is a region rich in ancient history, culture, and landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world. Traveling alone, Erika Fatland is a true adventurer in every sense. In Sovietistan, she takes the reader on a compassionate and insightful journey to explore how their Soviet heritage has influenced these countries, with governments experimenting with both democracy and dictatorships. In Kyrgyzstani villages, she meets victims of the tradition of bride snatching; she visits the huge and desolate nuclear testing ground "Polygon" in Kazakhstan; she meets shrimp gatherers on the banks of the dried out Aral Sea; she travels incognito through Turkmenistan, as it is closed to journalists, and she meets German Mennonites that found paradise on the Kyrgyzstani plains 200 years ago. We learn how ancient customs clash with gas production and witness the underlying conflicts in new countries building their futures in nationalist colors. Once the frontier of the Soviet Union, life follows another pace of time. Amidst the treasures of Samarkand and the brutalist Soviet architecture, Sovietistan is a rare and unforgettable travelogue.

Author : Raffael Ayé,Manuel Schweizer,Tobias Roth
Publisher : Helm
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Birds
ISBN : 071367038X

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Birds of Central Asia by Raffael Ayé,Manuel Schweizer,Tobias Roth Pdf

Birds of Central Asia is the first field guide to include the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kirghizstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, along with neighbouring Afghanistan. This vast area includes a diverse variety of habitats, and the avifauna is similarly broad, from sandgrouse, ground jays and larks on the vast steppe and semi-desert to a broad range of raptors, and from woodland species such as warblers and nuthatches to a suite of montane species, such as snowcocks, accentors and snowfinches. This book includes 141 high-quality plates covering every species (and all distinctive races) that occur in the region, along with concise text focusing on identification and accurate colour maps.

Author : Elise S. Ahn,Juldyz Smagulova
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501500435

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Language Change in Central Asia by Elise S. Ahn,Juldyz Smagulova Pdf

Twenty years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are still undergoing numerous transitions. This book examines various language issues in relation to current discussions about national identity, education, and changing notions of socio-cultural capital in Central Asia.

Author : Jeff Sahadeo,Russell Zanca
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780253013538

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Everyday Life in Central Asia by Jeff Sahadeo,Russell Zanca Pdf

This illuminating anthology provides a range of perspectives on daily life across Central Asia and how it has changed in the post-Soviet era. For its citizens, contemporary Central Asia is a land of great promise and peril. While the end of Soviet rule has opened new opportunities for social mobility and cultural expression, political and economic dynamics have also imposed severe hardships. In this lively volume, contributors from a variety of disciplines examine how ordinary Central Asians lead their lives and navigate shifting historical and political trends. Provocative stories of Turkmen nomads, Afghan villagers, Kazakh scientists, Kyrgyz border guards, a Tajik strongman, guardians of religious shrines in Uzbekistan, and other narratives illuminate important issues of gender, religion, power, culture, and wealth. A vibrant and dynamic world of life in urban neighborhoods and small villages, at weddings and celebrations, at classroom tables, and around dinner tables emerges from this introduction to a geopolitically strategic and culturally fascinating region.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789292547592

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Central Asia Atlas of Natural Resources by Asian Development Bank Pdf

This atlas brings together a wealth of information related to living and nonliving natural resources in the five countries of Central Asia---Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It contains an array of maps based on geographic information systems and remote sensing images, numerous photographs, tabulations of important data, and extensive descriptive text that together illustrate and describe the region's bountiful natural resources, its diversity of peoples, and their progress toward sustainable development. Highlights include geographic and climatic features; environmental, economic, and social profiles; energy, minerals, and water resources; ecoregions and ecosystems; major fauna and flora; agriculture and fisheries; peoples and cultural traditions; and economic and social statistics.

Author : Tom Everett-Heath
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135798222

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Central Asia by Tom Everett-Heath Pdf

The five central Asian States of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan stand at the crossroads of world civilization. Influenced by South Asia, Iran, China and Russia, this region which has recently burst onto the world stage once again, guards a distinct identity. This collection by established experts on the area covers the dramatic Soviet interventions of the early twentieth century, and details the role of ethnicity and the contribution made by Islamic impulses in the process of building the modern nation states.