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1. The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia

   Uzbekistan under Authoritarianism

   By Martin C. Spechler

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   This book examines the economic reforms and material progress made since the Central Asian republics became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. Without some of the neo-liberal reforms recommended by the "Washington Consensus" and with an authoritarian presidency, Uzbekistan, the largest of...

   Published April 30th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Economics and Politics of Oil in the Caspian Basin

   The Redistribution of Oil Revenues in Azerbaijan and Central Asia

   Edited by Boris Najman, Richard Pomfret, Gaël Raballand

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   The Caspian Basin region has boomed since the late 1990s due to new oil discoveries, new pipelines that have diversified countries' transport options and world oil prices that have risen from below $10 in 1998 to $70 in 2006. This book analyzes the experience of the Caspian countries during the...

   Published February 5th 2012 by Routledge
3. The Politics of Knowledge in Central Asia

   Science between Marx and the Market

   By Sarah Amsler

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   Through careful historical and ethnographic research and extensive use of local scholarly works, this book provides a persuasive and careful analysis of the production of knowledge in Central Asia. The author demonstrates that classical theories of science and society are inadequate for...

   Published November 27th 2011 by Routledge
4. Religion and Security in South and Central Asia

   Edited by K. Warikoo

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   Religion and security play an important role in traditional societies. In South and Central Asia, traditional and moderate Islamic beliefs and practices with strong indigenous and Sufi content are diametrically opposed to radical Wahabi and Taliban brands of Islam intolerant of other cultures and...

   Published October 24th 2010 by Routledge
5. Muslim Reformist Political Thought

   Revivalists, Modernists and Free Will

   By Sarfraz Khan

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   There are two main trends distinguishable amongst Muslim reformists - revivalists and modernists. This book charts and analyses the main trends of Muslim reformist political thought in Bukhara. It is the first to utilize original sources preserved in Soviet archives that were previously...

   Published June 30th 2010 by Routledge
6. Turkmenistan’s Foreign Policy

   Positive Neutrality and the consolidation of the Turkmen Regime

   By Luca Anceschi

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   Turkmenistan, an independent nation since 1991, is a strategically important Central Asian state. This book covers the most significant period of the establishment of the Turkmen political regime. At the core of this book is the Doctrine of Positive Neutrality, which, from 1995 onwards, constituted...

   Published July 23rd 2008 by Routledge
7. The Caspian

   Politics, Energy and Security

   Edited by Shirin Akiner

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   The Caspian redefines a Caspian debate long characterized by one-sided and politically motivated analyses and, at times, fantastic reporting. Bringing together a range of influential voices from academia, the media, the oil industry, civil service, the military and diplomatic corps, this book...

   Published April 5th 2006 by Routledge
8. Energy, Wealth and Governance in the Caucasus and Central Asia

   Lessons not learned

   Edited by Richard Auty, Indra de Soysa

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   Drawing upon recent progress in development economics and political science, the book provides fresh analysis of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries transition to a market economy by tracing the impact of natural resource endowment. The book examines the synergies between energy-rich and...

   Published April 5th 2006 by Routledge
9. Prospects for Pastoralism in Kazakstan and Turkmenistan

   From State Farms to Private Flocks

   Edited by Dr Carol Kerven, Carol Kerven

   Series: Central Asia Research Forum

   This collection traces how pastoralists have coped with the challenges of change in a part of the world with a long-tradition of livestock keeping. Their precarious position - balanced between a market system where only the fittest may survive, and their attempt to remain a human resource for the...

   Published November 19th 2003 by Routledge
10. Economic Development in Kazakhstan

    The Role of Large Enterprises and Foreign Investment

    By Anne E. Peck

    Series: Central Asia Research Forum

    Economic Development in Kazakhstan traces the role of large enterprises in the economy of Kazakhstan, their development through 70 years of socialism and their privatization since 1991 when Kazakhstan became independent. The book gives hitherto hidden insights into policies which aim at...

    Published November 19th 2003 by Routledge