{"product_id":"ethnic-groups-of-north-east-and-central-asia-an-encyclopedia-hardcover","title":"Ethnic Groups of North, East, and Central Asia: An Encyclopedia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Minahan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovering countries ranging from Afghanistan and China to Kazakhstan and Russia, this encyclopedia supplies detailed information and informed perspectives, enabling readers to comprehend Asian ethnic groups as well as Asian politics and history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAsia is quickly becoming one of the most important regions of the world--culturally, economically, and politically. This work provides encyclopedic coverage of a wide array of Central, North, and East Asian ethnic groups, including those in eastern Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, China, Taiwan, Japan, and the Koreas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArranged alphabetically by ethnic group, each entry provides an overview of the group that identifies its major population centers and population, primary languages and religions, parallels with other groups, origins and early development, major historic events, and cultural belief systems. Information on each group's typical ways of life, relations with neighboring groups, politics and recent history, notable challenges, demographic trends, and key figures is also included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpecial attention is focused on the numerous ethnic groups that make up China, one of the world's most populated countries. Sidebars throughout the text provide fascinating facts and information about specific groups to make the encyclopedia more accessible and appealing, while \"Further Reading\" sections at the end of each entry and the bibliography will provide ample additional resources for students performing in-depth research.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames B. Minahan\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent scholar who has written a number of reference books on international statehood and identity, including ABC-CLIO's \u003ci\u003eEthnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 10.27 x 7.59 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42166574186631,"sku":"9781610690171","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d7efb4aa0d9284a3d5e9f775290a02c9.webp?v=1733321734","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/ethnic-groups-of-north-east-and-central-asia-an-encyclopedia-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}