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Iconic Places in Central Asia : The Moral Geography of Dams, Pastures and Holy Sites / Jeanne Féaux de la Croix.

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Féaux de la Croix, Jeanne [author.]

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9783839436301

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LOC classification:

GN316 .C765 2016eb

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Contents:

Frontmatter -- Inhalt -- Acknowledgments -- Ыраазычылык -- Аннотация: Summary in Kyrgyz -- Note on Transliteration -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Part I: Interactions in Three Significant Places -- Chapter 2: Knowing and Living Pastures -- Chapter 3: Damming the Naryn River -- Chapter 4: Visiting Mazars -- Part II: Timing Places -- Chapter 5: Coping with Continuity: Between Epics and Life Stories -- Chapter 6: Commemorating Change: Between Collectivisation and Privatisation -- Part III: Working and Enjoying Places -- Chapter 7: What is Work and Why Do It? -- Chapter 8: Celebrating Places: Picnics, Poetry and Song -- Chapter 9: Conclusion -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index

Title is part of eBook package: Asian Studies Contemporary Collection eBook PackageTitle is part of eBook package: EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2016Title is part of eBook package: EBOOK PACKAGE Social Sciences 2016Title is part of eBook package: transcript eBook Package English Contemporary 2016-2018Summary: "Jeanne Féaux de la Croix maps three iconic places as part of Central Asians' 'moral geographies' and examines their role in navigating socialist, neo-liberal and neo-Islamic life models. Dams provide most of Kyrgyzstan's electricity, but are also at the heart of regional water disputes that threaten an already shrinking Aral Sea. Mountain pastures cover much of Central Asia's heartland and offer a livelihood and refuge, even to urban citizens. Pilgrimage sites have recovered from official Soviet oblivion and act as cherished scenes of decision-making. Examining how iconic places, work and well-being can mesh together, this book moves debates about post-Soviet memory, space and property onto fresh terrain."

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"Jeanne Féaux de la Croix maps three iconic places as part of Central Asians' 'moral geographies' and examines their role in navigating socialist, neo-liberal and neo-Islamic life models. Dams provide most of Kyrgyzstan's electricity, but are also at the heart of regional water disputes that threaten an already shrinking Aral Sea. Mountain pastures cover much of Central Asia's heartland and offer a livelihood and refuge, even to urban citizens. Pilgrimage sites have recovered from official Soviet oblivion and act as cherished scenes of decision-making. Examining how iconic places, work and well-being can mesh together, this book moves debates about post-Soviet memory, space and property onto fresh terrain."

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