Youth and Globalization in Central Asia Everyday Life Between Religion, Media, and International Donors |
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| Author:
| Kirmse, Stefan B. |
| Series title: | Eigene und Fremde Welten Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-593-39889-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Campus Verlag GmbH
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $48.00 |
Book Description:
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The former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan in the heart of Central Asia is home to the city of Osh, which is commonly discussed as an epicenter of radical Islamism and political instability, yet also fully globalized. Stefan Kirmse explores what this means for the everyday lives of the city's young people. By focusing on the myriad ways in which young Muslims experience globalization, this book offers an alternative to the standard sensationalist accounts of post-Soviet Central Asia that...
More DescriptionThe former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan in the heart of Central Asia is home to the city of Osh, which is commonly discussed as an epicenter of radical Islamism and political instability, yet also fully globalized. Stefan Kirmse explores what this means for the everyday lives of the city's young people. By focusing on the myriad ways in which young Muslims experience globalization, this book offers an alternative to the standard sensationalist accounts of post-Soviet Central Asia that discuss the region in terms of an "Islamic threat," political instability, and inter-ethnic strife.