The Political Economy of Reform in Central Asia: Uzbekistan under Authoritarianism Contributor(s): Spechler, Martin C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 041577554X ISBN-13: 9780415775540 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: This book examines the economic reforms and material progress of the Central Asian republics after becoming independent from the Soviet Union, focusing especially - although not exclusively - on the largest of these new states: Ukbekistan. It considers the region's abundant energy resources and prospects for future development. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Political Science | International Relations - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
Dewey: 338.958 |
LCCN: 2007041887 |
Series: Central Asia Research Forum |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.82 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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 these countries, has nevertheless achieved modest economic growth, stability, and a relatively impressive degree of income equality. The country has also preserved its economic and political independence from the great powers - Russia, China, and the USA - who are rivals for influence and energy in Central Asia. Human rights have been poorly enforced, though occasional thaws have also taken place. In second half of the book features a comparative analysis of four Central Asian states, all super-presidential authoritarianisms but with very different resource endowments and external commitments. A separate chapter deals with the energy resources of the region and the challenges of bringing oil and gas to the world market, and the question of whether Central Asian states will return to the Russian sphere of influence or seek closer ties with Asia or Europe is examined. The book concludes with prospects for future political and economic progress in the key Central Asian states. |