The European Handbook Of Central Asian Studies

Author : Jeroen Fauve, Adrien De Cordier, B. J. Van Den Bosch
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783838215181

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The European Handbook of Central Asian Studies by Jeroen Fauve, Adrien De Cordier, B. J. Van Den Bosch Pdf

This handbook is the first collection of comprehensive teaching materials for teachers and students of Central Asian Studies (CAS) with a strong pedagogic dimension. It presents 22 chapters, clustered around five themes, with contributions from more than 19 scholars, all leading experts in the field of CAS and Eurasian Studies. This collection is not only a reference work for scholars branching out to different disciplines of CAS but also for scholars from other disciplines broadening their scope to CAS. It addresses post-colonial frameworks and also untangles topics from their ‘Soviet’ reference frame. It aims to de-exoticize the region and draws parallels to European or to historically European-occupied territories. In each chapter, the handbook provides a concise but nuanced overview of the topics covered, in which way these have been approached by the mainstream literature, and points out pitfalls, myths, and new insights, providing background knowledge about Central Asia to readers and intertwine this with an advanced level of insight to leave the readers equipped with a strong foundation to approach more specialized sources either in classroom settings or by self-study. In addition, the book offers a comprehensive glossary, list of used abbreviations, overview of intended learning outcomes, and a smart index (distinguishing between names, locations, concepts, and events). A list of recorded lectures to be found on YouTube will accompany the handbook either as instruction materials for teachers or visual aids for students. Since the authors themselves recorded the lectures related to their own chapters, this provides the opportunity to engage in a more personalized way with the authors. This project is being developed in the framework of the EISCAS project (www.eiscas.eu), co-funded by the Erasmus + Program of the European Union.

Author : Alexander Warkotsch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135193010

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The European Union and Central Asia by Alexander Warkotsch Pdf

In June 2007, the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted The EU in Central Asia: Strategy for a New Partnership, highlighting the growing importance of Central Asia to the EU. This book examines the EU's policy towards the five Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in light of this Strategy. The analysis focuses on the EU's Central Asia Strategy and provides an evaluation of the EU's performance in meeting its policy goals in the region. It starts by looking at the EU as an actor, and discusses the general framework of EU-Central Asia cooperation. The book goes on to focus on the Strategy's general strategic directions and, in particular, its set of concrete policy commitments and questions whether these are adequately designed and implemented so they are able to contribute to regional security and stability. The book contributes to a better understanding for the pitfalls of overall stability in Central Asia, as well as studies on European Union and International relations.

Author : Rico Isaacs,Erica Marat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429603594

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Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Central Asia by Rico Isaacs,Erica Marat Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Central Asia offers the first comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of key issues in Central Asian studies. The 30 chapters by leading and emerging scholars summarise major findings in the field and highlight long-term trends, recent observations and future developments in the region. The handbook features case studies of all five Central Asian republics and is organised thematically in seven sections: History Politics Geography International Relations Political Economy Society and Culture Religion An essential cross-disciplinary reference work, the handbook offers an accessible and easyto- understand guide to the core issues permeating the region to enable readers to grasp the fundamental challenges, transformations and themes in contemporary Central Asia. It will be of interest to researchers, academics and students of the region and those working in the field of Area Studies, History, Anthropology, Politics and International Relations. Chapter 23 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Author : European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : 3825885860

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Central Asia on Display by European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference Pdf

This volume aims to shed light on the historical, political, cultural, and socio-economic development of Central Asia. Scholars from within and outside the area discuss a wide range of topics, covering historical processes and events on the one hand, and present developments of regional and global concern on the other. Gabriele Rasuly-Paleczek is an assistant professor at the University of Vienna. Julia Katschnig teaches at the University of Applied Sciences for Business and Technics at Wieselburg, Austria.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1403537702

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Central Asia on Display by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rico Isaacs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000625707

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A Critical Reader in Central Asian Studies by Rico Isaacs Pdf

Central Asian Survey has remained as the premier world-leading peer-reviewed journal for Central Asian studies for four decades. To mark the 40th anniversary of the journal, this volume is intended to be a reader of selected essays from the journal over the last four decades. This book is not just a mere collection, but also a critical reflection on the field over that time. Each of the nine sections in the book feature a critical appraisal of the selected excerpts by young scholars who analyse the reproduced excerpts and the contribution they make to advancing our understanding of the field. The nine sections encapsulate prominent themes in Central Asian studies: history, identity and nationalism, Islam, governing and the state, informal institutions, contentious politics, gender, everyday life, and regional and global perspectives. The book is not just intended to reflect on the role of Central Asian Survey in the development of Central Asian studies, but also the aim is for the volume to be used as a teaching resource where the different sections in the collection could correlate to specific teaching weeks in courses on the region. The different contributions cover many case studies from across a range of countries that have featured in the journal over the years, and thus is not just restricted to the Central Asian republics but also includes Mongolia, Azerbaijan, and Xinjiang. This book will serve as a great resource for researchers and students of Central Asian history, politics, culture, society, and international relations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1908106522

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE XIITH CONFERENCE OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR CENTRAL ASIAN STUDIES. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Reuel R. Hanks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781851096619

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Central Asia by Reuel R. Hanks Pdf

An informative guide to the recently emerged states of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, providing coverage of a broad range of political, economic, and cultural issues. As conflicts continue in Iraq and political tensions mount in China, the world is beginning to take notice of Central Asia as the crossroads between the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Central Asia: A Global Studies Handbook explores the three central states of the region, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and provides insight to their past, present, and future. The first of its kind, this reference work covers a wide range of topics on Central Asia as a whole. From the geography, history, and economics to politics, education, and religion, students and teachers will find this an informative and comprehensive research source, while business-people and travelers will discover a fascinating look into the region's society. From the times of Alexander through globalization and the politicization of Islam, the mysteries of Central Asia are finally brought to light.

Author : European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 3825883094

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Central Asia on Display by European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference Pdf

Despite its geostrategic importance and its easier accessibility since the dissolvent of the Soviet Union, Central Asia has nevertheless remained a white spot on the map of western scholarship and public awareness. Bringing together papers presented at the VII ESCAS-Conference, this volume aims to shed light on the historical, political, cultural and socio-economic development of this region. Scholars from within and outside Central Asia discuss a wide range of topics, covering historical processes and events on the one hand and present developments of regional and global concern on the other.

Author : Tomasz Gacek,Jadwiga Pstrusińska
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781443815024

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Proceedings of the Ninth Conference of the European Society for Central Asian Studies by Tomasz Gacek,Jadwiga Pstrusińska Pdf

This is an important book which will greatly aid readers in their knowledge of Central Asia, one of the crucial regions in the contemporary world. It contains papers reflecting the interdisciplinary quality of recent research carried out in many academic institutions dealing with the region. In this volume, which undertakes the supreme challenge of understanding this vast area of Eurasia, acknowledged experts offer their findings on such important topics as history, archaeology, sociology, anthropology, language, literature, religion, philosophy, civil society and human rights, political science, economics and the environment. This collection undoubtedly constitutes a key gateway to study of the region through the advanced, accurate and scholarly information required by contemporary academia.

Author : Reuel R. Hanks,Dilshod Achilov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0415776767

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Routledge Handbook of Central Asian Politics by Reuel R. Hanks,Dilshod Achilov Pdf

Written by experts on the region's complex politics, this Handbook provides an in depth understanding of political issues in the five states of Central Asia. It is structured along the themes of security and stability, development of political institutions and national integration, issues in political economy and international relations.

Author : Rick Fawn,Karolina Kluczewska,Oleg Korneev
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781040090688

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EU–Central Asian Interactions by Rick Fawn,Karolina Kluczewska,Oleg Korneev Pdf

From limited interactions in the early 1990s, the EU and Central Asia now consider each other to be increasingly important. This book includes 12 chapters written by seasoned and policy-engaged researchers from across Eurasia and the wider world that analyse multiple levels of mutual interactions, understandings and misunderstandings across a range of policy areas. It shows why and in what ways exactly the EU and Central Asia matter to each other and why policymakers and researchers should pay more attention to their interactions. Central Asia falls under the broader external relations and security agenda of the EU, and over years it provided a testing ground for many EU policies, including the priority ones of region-building and resilience promotion. Looking at the EU, in turn, informs as to how Central Asian actors interact with external partners of the region, and how that can influence national policy agendas and consequently everyday life – bringing new approaches, insights and evidence also to the wide field of EU studies. This book is of key interest to scholars, practitioners and students of Central Asian history and politics, EU foreign policy, EU-Central Asia relations, and more broadly of EU studies, International Relations, regionalism and interregionalism as well as security studies. The chapters in this book were published over three issues of Central Asian Survey.

Author : Mohammed Ayoob,Murad Ismayilov
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317556398

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Identity and Politics in Central Asia and the Caucasus by Mohammed Ayoob,Murad Ismayilov Pdf

The multicultural region of Central Eurasia is living through its early post-independence years and as such serves as an ideal case to study and analyse theories of identity and foreign policy in a non-European context. Looking to re-introduce identity as a multidimensional factor informing state behaviour, this book analyses the experiences of the different Central Eurasian states in their post-independence pursuits. The book is structured into two broadly defined sections, with the first half examining the different ways in which the combination of domestic, regional, international and trans-national forces worked to advance one national identity over the others in the states that comprise the region of post-Soviet Central Eurasia. In the second half, chapters analyse the many ways in which identity, once shaped, affected foreign policy behaviours of the regional states, as well as the overall security dynamics in the region. The book also looks at the ways in which identity, by doing so, enjoys an intricate, mutually constitutive relationship with the strategic context in which it bears its effects on the state and the region. Finally, given the special role Russia has historically played in defining the evolutionary trajectory of the regional states, the book discusses the ways in which Russia itself and its post-cold war policies towards its former colonies have been conditioned by factors associated with Russia’s evolving post-Soviet identity. Placing the region firmly within existing theories of identity and state practices, the book will be of interest to students and scholars of Central Asian Politics, Security Studies, Foreign Policy and International Relations.

Author : Fabienne Bossuyt,Bart Dessein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000468847

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The European Union, China and Central Asia by Fabienne Bossuyt,Bart Dessein Pdf

This book examines the involvement of the European Union (EU) and China in Central Asia and critically assesses the implications this has for the region as a whole. The volume adopts a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from International Relations, EU Studies, International Economics, International Law, Sinology, and History. It concentrates on three thematic levels: (1) historical and contextual, (2) geopolitical and geo-economic, and (3) socio-cultural and institutional. Paying particular attention to the role of the EU and the factors driving the EU’s and China’s relations with Central Asia, it looks at how the Central Asian countries position themselves vis-à-vis China’s growing influence, and how the balance of power between China, Russia, and the EU plays out. Contributors also explore the important historical context of the ‘Silk Routes’, as well as of the erstwhile connection of the Central Asian states with the Soviet Union. Critically analysing the potential areas for collaboration and synergy between the EU and China, the book also discusses the extent to which they share a common ground in Central Asia that could serve as a basis for long-term cooperation. It will be of interest to all scholars and students of International Relations, Economics, Sinology, and History.

Author : European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : 144381248X

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Proceedings of the Ninth Conference of the European Society for Central Asia Studies by European Society for Central Asian Studies. International Conference Pdf

This is an important book which will greatly aid readers in their knowledge of Central Asia, one of the crucial regions in the contemporary world. It contains papers reflecting the interdisciplinary quality of recent research carried out in many academic institutions dealing with the region. In this volume, which undertakes the supreme challenge of understanding this vast area of Eurasia, acknowledged experts offer their findings on such important topics as history, archaeology, sociology, anthropology, language, literature, religion, philosophy, civil society and human rights, political science, economics and the environment. This collection undoubtedly constitutes a key gateway to study of the region through the advanced, accurate and scholarly information required by contemporary academia.