When Uzbekistan declared independence and left the Soviet Union, it started a new chapter in its long history. Readers will explore this history and the steps Uzbekistan has taken to plan for the future with this thoroughly-researched and updated guide. From facts about the government and economy to details about art, music, and sports, every aspect of life in this Central Asian nation is presented. Additional information about Uzbekistan is found in easy-to-read maps, a comprehensive timeline, recipes for making popular foods, and helpful sidebars.
Culture Smart!
An examination of the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of Uzbekistan.
Concise, yet packed with information, these user-friendly volumes are introductions to modern nations of the world.
In Making Uzbekistan, Adeeb Khalid chronicles the tumultuous history of Central Asia in the age of the Russian revolution.
This book is about an amazing country - Uzbekistan, which is located in one of the ancient centers of the world civilization - Central Asia.
K: Were you involved with the Women's Division? R: No. Even on the day of preparing for ... [A certain woman] was beaten, blood flowed from her, she was bruised ... The Women's Division takes a ... They liked to say “hooray, hooray!
In this volume, the historical origins of Uzbekistan are explored and the range of political, economic and social challenges faced by the country since independence is charted.
Laura L. Adams offers unique insight into nation building in Central Asia during the post-Soviet era through an exploration of Uzbekistan’s production of national culture in the 1990s.
Introduction to Uzbekistan provides an overview of the country's history, culture, and geography.
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