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Ethnicity And Politics In Central Asia
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Author : Kulbhushan Warikoo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Ethnicity And Politics In Central Asia written by Kulbhushan Warikoo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Asia, Central categories.
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Language Politics In Contemporary Central Asia
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Author : Jacob M. Landau
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-18
Language Politics In Contemporary Central Asia written by Jacob M. Landau and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-18 with Social Science categories.
Nationalist leaders in the former Soviet states strive for national identity in both the political and cultural domains. Their language policies contend with Russian-speaking intelligentsias, numerous ethnic minorities and sizeable Russian communities backed by the Russian Federation - all presenting major challenges to facing the legacy of Soviet rule. Drawing on many years of research, interviews with educators and officials, and visits to the region, Barbara Kellner-Heinkele and Jacob M. Landau explore the politics of language and its intersection with identity in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. With special attention to language education in schools and universities within each state and debates over bilingualism versus multilingualism, their insights offer researchers of politics, linguistics and Central Asian studies a comprehensive account of a highly politicised debate.
Ethnicity Authority And Power In Central Asia
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Author : Robert L. Canfield
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-10-04
Ethnicity Authority And Power In Central Asia written by Robert L. Canfield and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-04 with Political Science categories.
The peoples of Greater Central Asia – not only Inner Asian states of Soviet Union but also those who share similar heritages in adjacent countries like Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iran, and the Chinese province of Xinjiang – have been drawn into more direct and immediate contact since the Soviet collapse. Infrastructural improvements, and the race by the great powers for access to the region’s vital natural resources, have allowed these peoples to develop closer ties with each other and the wider world, creating new interdependencies, and fresh opportunities for interaction and the exercise of influence. They are being integrated into a new, wider economic and political region which is increasingly significant in world affairs, owing to its strategically central location, and its complex and uncertain politics. However, most of its inhabitants are pre-eminently concerned with familial and local affairs. This work examines the viewpoints and concerns of a selection of groups in terms of four issues: government repression, ethnic group perspectives, devices of mutual support, and informal grounds of authority and influence. Responding to a need for in-depth studies concerning the social structures and practices in the region, the book examines trends and issues from the point of view of scholars who have lived and worked "on the ground" and have sought to understand the conditions and concerns of people in rural as well as urban settings. It provides a distinctive and timely perspective on this vital part of the world.
Nations Minorities And States In Central Asia
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Author : Ajay Patnaik
language : en
Publisher: Anamika Pub & Distributors
Release Date : 2003
Nations Minorities And States In Central Asia written by Ajay Patnaik and has been published by Anamika Pub & Distributors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Asia, Central categories.
A Close Book At State Policies In Central Asia That Have Consolidated Indeginous Nationhoods And Seek To Build Upon A Multi-Ethnic And Diverse Society, Also Looks At Identity Issues In Soviet And Post-Soviet Times And Concludes That The States In Central Asia Need To Reflect And Represent Through Their Policies, The Multi-Ethnic Chamber Of Their Societies. In Addition To Introduction And Conclusions, Contains 5 Chapters.
Central Asia
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Author : Vladimir Fedorenko
language : en
Publisher: Rethink Institute
Release Date : 2012
Central Asia written by Vladimir Fedorenko and has been published by Rethink Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Asia, Central categories.
"Recently there was a wave of celebration of the 20th anniversary of independence in all Central Asian states, yet their nation building process is not complete and the perception of the national identity is still distorted. By its nature national identity should bring people together and unite them around common values and goals, in Central Asian states, however; national identity, conceived on ethnic basis, is a divisive force fragmenting people along the lines of ethnicity, religion, language, birth place, and social status. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Central Asian republics--Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzsta--faced the difficult task of state- and nation-building. Although every Central Asian nation had its own challenges determined by its geography, ethnic and cultural composition, availability of natural resources and other factors, all of them faced same complexity that hindered the attaining of unity in those countries. As a result of abrupt dissolution of the Soviet Union, politically unstable, economically weak and interdependent, institutionally unprepared, and socially disorientated Central Asian states were in a serious crisis. In order to forge a new national identity, the political elites in all five Central Asian states decided to implement a nation building policy based on ethnicity. Ethnic nationalism was convenient and promising strategy capable of providing a sense of stability by uniting majority groups around the common and powerful link of ethnicity. In order to increase people's attachment to these new national identities, attractive myths regarding ethnic identities were created. In all of the Central Asian countries, the strategy of creating a national myth was similar. It consisted of rewriting history in order to show a strong attachment of the majority group to the present geographical location of the country as well as of choosing a historical figure that boosted the national pride of the dominant ethnic group. Consequently, Uzbeks have been putting emphasis on being successors of the famous conqueror Tamerlane who established Timurid Empire, Kyrgyz have been promoting the image of the mythical hero Manas, and Tajiks have been rediscovering their history that was linked to the Samanid Empire ruled by Ismail Samani, Kazakhs have been promoting nomadic culture and traditions, and Turkmens have been focusing on the Turkmen spiritual leader Magtymguly Pyragy. However, an important barrier to the nation building process around single ethnicity is the fact that most Central Asian states are multiethnic and multicultural societies. Thus, while ethnic nationalism provides the majority group a sense of belonging to the nation, minority ethnic groups in Central Asia do not easily embrace this new national identity and feel excluded from the nation building process. Moreover, majority ethnic groups also realize their dominance and often treat minorities unjustly. This creates tension and conflicts among the different ethnic groups. This paper addresses the question of how Central Asian societies can move away from divisive to inclusive form of nationalism"--Summary.
Identity Politics In Central Asia And The Muslim World
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Author : Edited By Willem Van Schendel And Erik J. Zuercher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Identity Politics In Central Asia And The Muslim World written by Edited By Willem Van Schendel And Erik J. Zuercher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with categories.
Ethnicity Modernity And Nationalism In Central Asia
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Author : Manish Jha
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Ethnicity Modernity And Nationalism In Central Asia written by Manish Jha and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Ethnicity categories.
Kazakhstan Ethnicity Language And Power
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Author : Bhavna Dave
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2007-09-13
Kazakhstan Ethnicity Language And Power written by Bhavna Dave and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-13 with History categories.
Kazakhstan is emerging as the most dynamic economic and political actor in Central Asia. It is the second largest country of the former Soviet Union, after the Russian Federation, and has rich natural resources, particularly oil, which is being exploited through massive US investment. Kazakhstan has an impressive record of economic growth under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbaev, and has ambitions to project itself as a modern, wealthy civic state, with a developed market economy. At the same time, Kazakhstan is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the region, with very substantial non-Kazakh and non-Muslim minorities. Its political regime has used elements of political clientelism and neo-traditional practices to bolster its rule. Drawing from extensive ethnographic research, interviews, and archival materials this book traces the development of national identity and statehood in Kazakhstan, focusing in particular on the attempts to build a national state. It argues that Russification and Sovietization were not simply 'top-down' processes, that they provide considerable scope for local initiatives, and that Soviet ethnically-based affirmative action policies have had a lasting impact on ethnic élite formation and the rise of a distinct brand of national consciousness.
Nationalism And Identity Construction In Central Asia
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Author : Mariya Y. Omelicheva
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2014-12-17
Nationalism And Identity Construction In Central Asia written by Mariya Y. Omelicheva and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-17 with History categories.
More than two decades after the break-up of the Soviet Union, Central Asian republics—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—continue to reexamine and debate whom and what they represent. Nationalism and Identity Construction in Central Asia explores the complex and controversial process of identity formation in the region using a “3D” framework, which stands for “Dimensions”, “Dynamics,” and “Directions” of nation building. The first part of the framework—dimensions—underscores the new and complex ways in which nationalisms and identities manifest themselves in Central Asia. The second part—dynamics—is premised on the idea that nationalisms and identity construction in the Central Asian republics may indicate some continuities with the past, but are more concerned with legitimation of the present power politics in these states. It calls for the identification of the main actors, strategies, tactics, interests, and reactions to the processes of nationalism and identity construction. The third part of the framework—directions—addresses implications of nationalisms and identity construction in Central Asia for regional and international peace and cooperation. Jointly, the chapters of the volume address domestic and international-level dimensions, dynamics, and directions of identity formation in Central Asia. What unites these works is their shared modern and post-modern understanding of nations, nationalisms, and identities as discursive, strategic, and tactical formations. They are viewed as “constructed” and “imagined” and therefore continuously changing, but also fragmented and contested.
Ethnicity And Political Identity In Central Asia
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Author : Yoshihiro Kimura
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Ethnicity And Political Identity In Central Asia written by Yoshihiro Kimura and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Asia, Central categories.