num_pages: 288
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Resurgence of Central Asia: Islam or Nationalism
titlecomplete: The Resurgence of Central Asia: Islam or Nationalism (Politics in Contemporary Asia)
genres: Islam, History, Nonfiction, Politics
ratings_count: 78
publisher: Zed Books