| Description |
1 online resource (272 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Studies in Asian topics, 0142-6208 ; 22 |
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Studies on Asian topics ; no. 22.
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| Contents |
The Mongols, their land and history / Rolf Gilberg and Jan-Olof Svantesson -- A society and economy in transition / Ole Bruun and Ole Odgaard -- Sustainable livestock use of pastoral resources / Dennis P. Sheehy -- The herding household: economy and organization / Ole Bruun -- Nomadic cultural values and their influence on modernization / Alicia J. Campi -- Living standards and poverty / Ole Odgaard -- Women and poverty during the transition / Barbara Skapa and Ann Fenger Benwell -- Constitutional reform and human rights / Tom Ginsburg and Gombosuren Ganzorig -- Decentralization and local governance / Badarchyn Enkhbat and Ole Odgaard -- Science and technology policy / Erik Baark -- Foreign relations and foreign policy -- Alan J.K. Sanders -- Afterword: Consolidating independence / Ole Bruun and Ole Odgaard -- Select bibliography / Erik R. Skaaning |
| Summary |
Squeezed between powerful neighbours, for decades Mongolia played the role of buffer state. Its full independence in 1990 offered new opportunities for both economic growth and the restoration of Mongolian identity. But with a huge land area, poor infrastructure and a small population, the new republic is highly vulnerable and also dependent on international support. This book provides easily accessible information for developers, planners, consultants, scholars, students and others with an interest in contemporary Mongolia. Prefaced by a general overview of the land and society, its chapte |
| Notes |
Subtitle on cover: Old patterns, new challenges |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-260) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Asia -- China.
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Politics and government
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Sozialer Wandel
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Politieke verandering.
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Communisme.
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| SUBJECT |
Mongolia -- History -- 20th century
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Mongolia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002009768
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| Subject |
Mongolia
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Mongolei
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Mongolie -- 20e siècle.
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Mongolie -- Conditions économiques -- 20e siècle.
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Mongolie -- Conditions sociales -- 20e siècle.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bruun, Ole, 1953-
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Odgaard, Ole, 1958-
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| LC no. |
97101609 |
| ISBN |
9781136104589 |
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1136104585 |
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1299608779 |
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9781299608771 |
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