Uzbekistan is a country of contradictions. Where legality meets torture and Islam meets a secular state, Uzbekistan is torn between its historical roots, Soviet rule, and modern consumerism. As a vital ally in the 'War on Terror', yet retaining a deeply troubling record on human rights, even the West is uncertain about how to approach it.
In this vibrant account, respected journalist Robert Rand draws on three years living and travelling in the region to carefully deconstruct the cultural allegiances and tensions that color Uzbek life. From the heritage of the country's beloved hero, Tamerlane, to the clash of cultures in Uzbek pop music, this lively book will captivate the historian, the traveller, and anyone who wishes to understand modern life in the ex-Soviet bloc.
- ISBN10 1851684573
- ISBN13 9781851684571
- Publish Date 10 August 2006 (first published 1 August 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 July 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oneworld Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English