by Michael Dillon (Author)
Xinjiang, the nominally autonomous region in China's far northwest, is of increasing international strategic and economic importance. With a population which is mainly non-Chinese and Muslim, there are powerful forces for autonomy, and independence, in Xinjiang. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Xinjiang. It introduces Xinjiang's history, economy and society, and above all outlines the political and religious opposition by the Uyghur and other Turkic peoples of Xinjiang to Chinese Communist rule.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 232
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 21 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 0415546311
ISBN 13: 9780415546317
'Recommended as a resource of great relevance for readers who need to know about this important region.' - Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Law
'The coverage, timeliness and scholarly quality are admirable. This is a must-read for all those interested in the region and its many significant dimensions.' - The China Journal