Description: Central Asia and Xinjiang, the far northwestern province of China, are of increasing international importance. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the region's significance historically, of the contemporary international forces which affect the region, and of current political, economic and cultural developments.
Review Quotes:
'This is a worthy book that should be read by all students of international relations with an interest in Central Asia' - L.J.Newby, University of oxford, The China Journal, No. 63