Everyday Life in Central Asia : Past and Present.

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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 vari...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sahadeo, Jeff
Otros Autores: Zanca, Russell
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2007.
Temas:
Ethnology > Asia, Central.
Ethnologie > Asie centrale.
HISTORY > Asia > Central Asia.
HISTORY > Asia > General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
Ethnology
Manners and customs
Alltag
Asia, Central > Social life and customs.
Asie centrale > Mœurs et coutumes.
Central Asia
Mittelasien
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (418 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-388) and index.
ISBN:9780253013538
0253013534

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