Born out of the collapse of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan has been notable for its struggle to develop a pluralist polity and free market, an attempt that distinguishes it from some of its more authoritarian neighbors. This volume introduces students and businessmen to this most attractive of republics, offering an overview of its history, politics, economic development, and place in the international community. In particular, it focuses on the problematic nature of political development, with democratic and pluralist impulses struggling to survive against the dominance of more traditional forms of governance.
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This volume provides an introduction to Kyrgyzstan, and explores its history, politics, economic development and place in the international community.
Chapter 1 From Nomads to Citizens: The Genesis of Independent Statehood; Chapter 2 Island of Democracy? The Politics of Independence; Chapter 3 The Switzerland of the East: Economic Reform in Kyrgyzstan; Chapter 4 Kvrgvz Security in a Post-Soviet Era;
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ISBN
9789057023903
Publisert
1999-03-15
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd; Routledge
Vekt
230 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128

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