Conflict and peace in Central Eurasia : towards explanations and understandings / by Babak Rezvani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rezvani, Babak, author.

Series:

International comparative social studies.

International Comparative Social Studies, 1568-4474

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethnic conflict--Eurasia.

Ethnic conflict.

Eurasia--Ethnic relations.

Eurasia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (373 p.)

Place of Publication:

Leiden, Netherlands : Brill, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia combines theory with in-depth description and systematic analyses of ethnoterritorial conflict and coexistence in Central Eurasia. Central Eurasia is at the heart of the Eurasian continent around the Caspian Sea. Much of this macro-region is made up of the post-Soviet republics in Central Asia and the Caucasus, but it also covers other areas, such as parts of Russia and Iran. Central Eurasia is subject to a number of ethnoterritorial conflicts. Yet at the same time, a large number of ethnic groups, speaking different languages and following different religions, coexist peacefully in this macro-region. Babak Rezvani explains ethno-territorial conflicts not only by focusing on these conflicts but also by comparing all cases of conflict and coexistence in (post-)Soviet Central Asia, the Caucasus and Fereydan, the so-called Iranian little Caucasus. Aiming at formulating new theories, this book makes use of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), as well as case studies and statistical analyses. It provides an innovative and interesting contribution to Eurasian Studies and Conflict Analysis, and at the same time demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the relevant literature. Based on thorough research, the study offers a deep and insightful history of the areas and conflicts concerned.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Introduction

Theoretical Framework

The Legacy of the Iranian and Soviet Ethno-Political Systems and Policies

Methods

Ethno-Territorial Conflicts in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Analysis: Searching for Explanations

Conclusions

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

90-04-27636-X

OCLC:

898769274

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004276369 DOI