Introduction
The region of Central Asia: what's in a name?
Empires, Soviet rule and sovereignty
Authoritarian alternatives
Islam, nation and multiple identities in Central Asia
Economics and political transformations
Securing Central Asia
Conclusion: state of the state in Central Asia.
Understanding Central Asia : politics and contested transformations by Sally N. Cummings. ISBN 9780415297035. Published by Routledge in 2012. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.