TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rashid,Ahmed
TI  - The resurgence of central asia: islam or nationalism? 
T2  - Politics in contemporary asia
SN  - 1856491323 (paperback)
U1  - 958 
PY  - 1995///
CY  - [S.l.]
PB  - Zed Books
N2  - 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
UR  - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1856491323/chopaconline-20
ER  -