Kyrgyzstan by John Anderson - 9789057023903

Name: Kyrgyzstan by John Anderson - 9789057023903
Brand: John Anderson

John Anderson

This volume provides an introduction to Kyrgyzstan, and explores its history, politics, economic development and place in the international community. > Born out of the collapse of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan has been notable for its struggle to develop a pluralist polity and free market, an attempt that distinguishes it from some of its more authoritarian neighbors. This volume introduces students and businessmen to this most attractive of republics, offering an overview of its history, politics, economic development, and place in the international community. In particular, it focuses on the problematic nature of political development, with democratic and pluralist impulses struggling to survive against the dominance of more traditional forms of governance. > Chapter 1 From Nomads to Citizens: The Genesis of Independent Statehood; Chapter 2 Island of Democracy? The Politics of Independence; Chapter 3 The Switzerland of the East: Economic Reform in Kyrgyzstan; Chapter 4 Kvrgvz Securit;