Central Asia: a Global Studies Handbook

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.>

About the author

Reuel Hanks
Reuel Hanks 's Ass'stant Professor of Geography at Oklahoma State Un'vers'ty, and the ed'tor of the Journal of Central As'an Stud'es.

Product details

• Authors: Reuel Hanks, Reuel R. Hanks, Hanks Reuel R.
• Assisted by: Lucien Ellington (Editor)
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.07.2005
• EAN: 9781851096565
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-656-5
• No. of pages: 488
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 237 mm x 30 mm
• Series: Global Studies: Asia; Global Studies: Asia; Global Studies - Asia
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book; Uzbekistan, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Asia / Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Asian History, Kyrgyzstan (Kirghizstan, Kirghizia), Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions