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Conflict Transformation in Central Asia: Irrigation disputes in the Ferghana Valley

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Offers an analysis of peace-building in Central Asia for inter-ethnic conflicts over water and land in the Ferghana Valley. This book sheds light on Western attempts to transform the post-socialist societies of Central Asia and provides empirical data on and insights into irrigation practices, and social institutions in the Ferghana Valley.

Author(s): Christine Bichsel
Series: Routledge Central Asian Studies Series
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2008

Language: English
Pages: 192

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 6
Copyright......Page 7
Contents......Page 8
Illustrations......Page 10
Acknowledgements......Page 11
Abbreviations......Page 14
1 Introduction......Page 16
2 Seeing like a project: Three cases in the Ferghana Valley......Page 28
3 Sources of thought: The ideational background......Page 47
4 The way of the water: Irrigation and conflict......Page 64
5 White beards and active citizens: Institutions for conflict transformation......Page 83
6 The crucible of harmony: Violence and politics......Page 101
7 Trouble on the margins: States, borders and people......Page 118
8 Conclusion......Page 139
Appendix: Overview of aid agencies and projects......Page 145
Glossary......Page 149
Notes......Page 151
Bibliography......Page 165
Index......Page 179