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Turkmenistan

The Uncertain State

By Sean R. Roberts, Steven O. Sabol

Published August 31st 2004 by Routledge – 192 pages

Series: Postcommunist States and Nations

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    Though largely desert, Turkmenistan is extremely rich in oil and gas and figures prominently in the growing importance of resource politics in the Caspian region. This excellent new book provides a concise overview of the country, discussing its history, politics, culture, foreign policy and economy.

    Contents

    1. Introduction 2. Turkmen Culture and Social Structure in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century 3. The History of Turkmenistan from 1885 to 1991 4. Turkmenbashy and Authoritarian Rule 5. Reaching Out: Turkmenistan and the International Arena 6. From Cotton to Gas: Turkmenistan's Economy and Environment 7. Conclusion

    Name: Turkmenistan: The Uncertain State (eBook) – Routledge 
    Description: By Sean R. Roberts, Steven O. Sabol. Though largely desert, Turkmenistan is extremely rich in oil and gas and figures prominently in the growing importance of resource politics in the Caspian region. This excellent new book provides a concise overview of the country, discussing its history,...
    Categories: Politics & International Relations, Asian Politics, Government