Nationalism and Identity Construction in Central Asia - Dimensions, Dynamics, and Directions (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2014
Editors:	Mariya Y. Omelicheva
Contributors:	Reuel R. Hanks • Aziz Burkhanov • Aminat Chokobaeva • Marlene Laruelle • Kirill Nourzhanov • David Radford • Dina Sharipova • Galym Zhussipbek
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	198
ISBN-13:	978-0-7391-8134-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Nationalism Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
LSN:	0-7391-8134-3
Barcode:	9780739181348

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