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1. Russia and the Independent Nations
$109.72
2. Crisis in the Caucasus: Russia,
 
$30.39
3. Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia
$68.06
4. Defending the Border: Identity,
 
$1.99
5. The Transcaucasus (Former Soviet
$24.99
6. Understanding Post-Soviet Transitions:
$39.96
7. Culture and Customs of the Caucasus

1. Russia and the Independent Nations of The Former USSR: Geofacts and Maps
by William A. Dando, L. Jones, Lawrence A. Boenigk, Ford D. Bond
 Spiral-bound: 104 Pages (1995-01-09)
list price: US$27.35
Isbn: 0697277542
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Covering Russia and the independent nations of the former Soviet Union, this title presents geofacts and maps about this region. ... Read more


2. Crisis in the Caucasus: Russia, Georgia and the West
Hardcover: 272 Pages (2009-12-04)
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Asin: 0415544297
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This collection of essays by a series of academic specialists examines the crisis stemming from the Russian invasion of Georgia in August 2008 from a range of standpoints. The chapters probe the geopolitical and strategic dimensions of the crisis as well as the longer term military and diplomatic implications for Europe and the central Asian region. The collection will be of major importance to students of Russia and Eastern Europe, military analysts as well as journalists and politicians concerned with what some observers have termed a "new cold war" between Russia and the West.

This book was published as a special issue of Small Wars and Insurgencies.

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3. Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia Country Studies (Area Handbook Series)
by Glenn E. Curtis
 Hardcover: 298 Pages (1995-11)
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Asin: 0844408484
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One in a series of books analyzing the political, economic, social and national security systems and institutions of a range of countries, and how they are shaped by cultural factors. Here, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are examined both as they existed before and during the Soviet era, and how they have developed since 1991. The marked relaxation of information restrictions, which began in the late 1980s and accelerated after 1991, has allowed the reporting of nearly complete data on every aspect of life in the three countries. ... Read more


4. Defending the Border: Identity, Religion, And Modernity in the Republic of Georgia (Culture and Society After Socialism)
by Mathijs Pelkmans
Hardcover: 240 Pages (2006-09)
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Asin: 0801444403
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This book, one of the first in English about everyday life in the Republic of Georgia, describes how people construct identity in a rapidly changing border region. Based on extensive ethnographic research, it illuminates the myriad ways residents of the Caucasus have rethought who they are since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Through an exploration of three towns in the southwest corner of Georgia, all of which are situated close to the Turkish frontier, Mathijs Pelkmans shows how social and cultural boundaries took on greater importance in the years of transition, when such divisions were expected to vanish.

By tracing the fears, longings, and disillusionment that border dwellers projected on the Iron Curtain, Pelkmans demonstrates how elements of culture formed along and in response to territorial divisions, and how these elements became crucial in attempts to rethink the border after its physical rigidities dissolved in the 1990s. The new boundary-drawing activities had the effect of grounding and reinforcing Soviet constructions of identity, even though they were part of the process of overcoming and dismissing the past. Ultimately, Pelkmans finds that the opening of the border paradoxically inspired a newfound appreciation for the previously despised Iron Curtain as something that had provided protection and was still worth defending. ... Read more


5. The Transcaucasus (Former Soviet Republics Series)
by Richard Giragosian
 Hardcover: 112 Pages (2001-03-01)
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Asin: 1560067365
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6. Understanding Post-Soviet Transitions: Corruption, Collusion and Clientelism (Euro-Asian Studies)
by Christoph H. Stefes
Hardcover: 224 Pages (2006-12-12)
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Asin: 1403936587
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Corruption, collusion and clientelism are pervasive legacies of Soviet rule in most successor states of the Soviet Union. This legacy has been a major obstacle to the development of viable democratic and market institutions. Analyzing the political and economic developments of Armenia and Georgia, this book demonstrates how systemic corruption undermines the rule of law which is crucial for democracy and a market economy. It argues that the tumultuous political transition of Georgia has created an anarchic system of corruption that is disastrous for economic development and people's welfare. In contrast, the Armenian government has maintained some control over the corrupt system, ameliorating the consequences of systemic corruption.
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7. Culture and Customs of the Caucasus (Culture and Customs of Europe)
by Peter L. Roudik
Hardcover: 228 Pages (2008-11-30)
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Asin: 0313348855
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Students struggling to find information on the modern lives of those living in Eurasia need not look any farther! Written for high school and undergraduate students, Culture and Customs of the Caucasus fills a major void on library shelves. This unique reference work explores contemporary life in three former Soviet Union republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. No other reference book offers such exhaustive material on the traditions and customs of all three nations. Students studying world culture, social studies, and multicultural issues can use this engaging and comprehensive volume to learn about the Caucasus's history, urban life, religion, literature, cuisine, holidays, and leisure activities, among many other topics.

In the early 1990's, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia emerged from the grip of the Soviet Union and stood on their own for the first time in almost a century. Today, these three nations are slowly emerging from communism's dark cloud, thriving culturally and gaining strength economically. Written for high-school students, Culture and Customs of the Caucasus is the ultimate one-stop reference source that explores the three countries in the region-no other reference work provides such comprehensive and current material. Students studying world culture, social studies, and multicultural issues can use this engaging and wide-ranging volume to learn about the Caucasus's history, urban life, religion, literature, cuisine, holidays, and leisure activities, among many other topics.

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