Historical dictionary of Turkmenistan / Rafis Abazov
- Bib ID:
- 3420374
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Abazov, Rafis
- Online Version:
- Table of contents
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- Description:
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- Lanham, Maryland : Scarecrow Press, 2005
- civ, 240 p. : maps ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0810853620
- Series:
- Historical dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East ; no. 53
- Summary:
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"Historical Dictionary of Turkmenistan, the first comprehensive reference book in English, provides a concise overview of the historical development of Turkmenistan. The introduction and chronology outline Turkmen history, with a focus on the 20th century; political and economic development; ethnic policies; and nation building. The dictionary consists of approximately 300 entries and is cross-referenced for easy use by international consultants, NGO activists, policymakers, scholars, and students. The substantial bibliography helps readers find materials and resources in specialized subject areas."--BOOK JACKET.
- Full contents:
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- Machine derived contents note: Contents
- Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)
- Acknowledgements
- Reader's Note
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Maps
- Chronology
- Introduction
- The Dictionary
- Bibliography
- Appendix A. Changes in Geographic Names
- Appendix B. Selected Statistical Data
- About the Author.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-238)
- Subject:
- Turkmenistan -- History -- Dictionaries
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2005
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