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The Uyghurs - by Gardner Bovingdon (Paperback)

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  • For more than half a century many Uyghurs, members of a Muslim minority in northwestern China, have sought to achieve greater autonomy or outright independence.
  • About the Author: Gardner Bovingdon is an assistant professor in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University.
  • 304 Pages
  • Political Science, Political Ideologies

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About the Book



Beginning with the history of Xinjiang and its unique population of Chinese Muslims, Gardner Bovingdon follows fifty years of Uyghur discontent, particularly the development of individual and collective acts of resistance since 1949, as well as the role of various transnational organizations in cultivating dissent.



Book Synopsis



For more than half a century many Uyghurs, members of a Muslim minority in northwestern China, have sought to achieve greater autonomy or outright independence. Yet the Chinese government has consistently resisted these efforts, countering with repression and a sophisticated strategy of state-sanctioned propaganda emphasizing interethnic harmony and Chinese nationalism. After decades of struggle, Uyghurs remain passionate about establishing and expanding their power within government, and China's leaders continue to push back, refusing to concede any physical or political ground.

Beginning with the history of Xinjiang and its unique population of Chinese Muslims, Gardner Bovingdon follows fifty years of Uyghur discontent, particularly the development of individual and collective acts of resistance since 1949, as well as the role of various transnational organizations in cultivating dissent. Bovingdon's work provides fresh insight into the practices of nation building and nation challenging, not only in relation to Xinjiang but also in reference to other regions of conflict. His work highlights the influence of international institutions on growing regional autonomy and underscores the role of representation in nationalist politics, as well as the local, regional, and global implications of the "war on terror" on antistate movements. While both the Chinese state and foreign analysts have portrayed Uyghur activists as Muslim terrorists, situating them within global terrorist networks, Bovingdon argues that these assumptions are flawed, drawing a clear line between Islamist ideology and Uyghur nationhood.



Review Quotes




...the book is strongly recommended to anyone interested in nationalism, ethnic identities and inter-ethnic relations in China and Central Asia.-- "China Journal"

The Uyghurs: Strangers in Their Own Land adds substantially to the comprehension of the wider implications of contentious politics in Xinjiang.--Henryk Szadziewski "Asia Sentinel"

A fascinating book, delving into the historical identity of the Uyghurs and their position within the modern Chinese state.--Andrew Galbraith "China Economic Review"



About the Author



Gardner Bovingdon is an assistant professor in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: Political Ideologies
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Gardner Bovingdon
Language: English
Street Date: February 11, 2020
TCIN: 86000532
UPC: 9780231147590
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-4117
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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