Xinjiang: China's Muslim Far Northwest (Durham East Asia Series) [Hardcover]

Michael Dillon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 9, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0415320518 | ISBN-13: 978-0415320511

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'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

About the Author

Michael Dillon is Senior Lecturer in Modern Chinese History and Director of the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Durham. His books include China's Muslims and China's Muslim Hui Community: Migrations, Settlements and Sects. He is a frequent commentator on Chinese and Asian affairs for the BBC and other international broadcasters.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (December 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415320518
• ISBN-13: 978-0415320511
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,338,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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