| Edition |
Third Edition. |
| Description |
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Cultures of the world |
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Cultures of the world (third edition)
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| Audience |
Ages 10 years Cavendish Square Publishing. |
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Grades 4-6 Cavendish Square Publishing. |
| Summary |
"Dominated by mountains, the rugged nation of Tajikistan has a striking landscape that readers are able to examine in beautiful detail in the pages of this informative guide to one of Central Asia's most unique countries. Stunning photographs and helpful maps accompany main text and sidebars that highlight Tajikistan's government, history, geography, and culture. As readers discover what life is like in Tajikistan, they're introduced to new languages and even new cuisines, with fun recipes adding an engaging, hands-on component to this multicultural learning experience."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Includes webography. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index. |
| Contents |
Tajikistan today -- Geography. Geographic and administrative regions -- Climate -- Flora -- Fauna -- Cities -- History. Early days -- Invaders -- Arrival of Islam -- Invaders, again -- Chaos and turmoil -- The Russian empire -- The Bolsheviks and the Soviety system -- Independence -- Civil war and reconciliation -- Peace accord -- Authoritarian rule -- Government. The constitution -- The executive branch -- The legislative branch -- The judicial branch -- Political parties -- Provincial government -- Community politics -- Economy. Economic history -- Central control -- Land reforms -- Monoculture of cotton -- Mining and manufacturing -- Environment. Fragile mountain ecosystem -- Deforestation and wildlife -- Water problems -- Conservation -- Tajikistanis. Tajiks -- Uzbeks -- Russians -- Ismailis -- Other minorities -- Social system -- National dress -- Lifestyle. Family life -- Marriage -- National traditions and social behavior -- Education -- Urbanization and migration -- Religion. Belief systems in early Central Asia -- Rise of Islam -- Sufi orders -- Shiites and Ismailis -- Recent developments -- Language. Tajik -- Conversation etiquette -- Names -- Media -- Arts. Early history -- Islamic arts -- Contemporary arts -- Leisure. Family celebrations -- Gaps -- Bazaars -- Sports -- Teahouses -- Storytelling -- Festivals. Nowruz -- Islamic festivals -- Family feasts -- Food. A typical meal -- Other popular foods -- Dining traditions -- Drinks and sweets -- Tea rituals. |
| Subject |
Tajikistan -- Juvenile literature.
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Tajikistan -- Description and travel.
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Tajikistan -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Tajikistan -- Social life and customs.
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Travel. (OCoLC)fst01155558
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Tajikistan. (OCoLC)fst01260661
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Nevins, Debbie, author.
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| ISBN |
9781502658746 (Library Binding) |
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1502658747 (Library Binding) |
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9781502658753 (eBook) |
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