| Description |
1 online resource (254 pages) : maps. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Amsterdam Contributions to the Study of the Caucasus ; 1
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Amsterdam Contributions to the Study of the Caucasus.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Table of contents; On the spelling, words and map in this book; Introduction; 1. Gábor Bálint de Szentkatolna (1844-1913) and the Study of Kabardian; 2. The Ethnic-Political Arrangement of the Peoples of the Caucasus; 3. An Island of Classical Arabic in the Caucasus: Dagestan; 4. Chechnya and Russia, between Revolt and Loyalty; 5. Recent Political History of the South Caucasus in the Context of Transition; 6. Authoritarianism and Party Politics in the South Caucasus; 7. Between State and Nation Building: The Debate about 'Ethnicity' in Georgian Citizens' ID Cards. |
| Summary |
Although the name Caucasus has been around for some 2000 years, and may suggest unity and coherence, the region these days is best known for the ethnic and religious divides resulting in recurrent bloody conflicts between the various minorities and the post-Soviet independent states. Geographically, the Caucasus has traditionally been a buffer between Russia, Turkey and Iran. Part Russian Federation, part Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, the area has a tradition of fast-shifting partnerships, of rich and varied cultural heritage, and fierce ethnic tensions going back centuries. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Caucasus -- History -- 21st century.
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Caucasus. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
Caucasus -- Civilization.
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Civilization. |
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Caucasus Region. |
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Caucasus -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
2000 - 2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Companjen, Françoise.
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Marácz, László Károly.
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Versteegh, Lia.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Exploring the Caucasus in the 21st century. Amsterdam : Pallas Publications : Amsterdam University Press, 2010 9789089641830 (OCoLC)505749888 |
| ISBN |
9789048511624 (electronic book) |
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9048511623 (electronic book) |
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1282985418 |
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9781282985414 |
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9789089641830 |
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9089641831 |
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