{"product_id":"2940152363876","title":"Uzbekistan in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Uzbek Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Customs, Tashkent, Samarkand, Uzbeks, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tajiks, Andijan Massacre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Uzbekistan, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 * Geography * Introduction * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Amu Darya * Syr Darya * Zarafshan * Aral Sea * Major Cities * Tashkent * Samarkand * Bukhara * Shakhrisabz * Environmental Issues * Chapter 1 Assessment * Chapter 2 * History * Introduction * Early History * Genghis Khan * Tamerlane * Uzbeks * Russian Conquest * The Soviet Empire * Independence * Recent Events * Andijan Massacre * Elections, Violence, and Human Rights * Chapter 2 Assessment * Chapter 3 * Economy * Introduction * Agriculture * Human Labor * Natural Resources and Industry * Energy * Trade and Tourism * Banking * Standard of Living * Employment Trends * Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * Chapter 4 * Society * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Uzbeks * Kazakhs * Kyrgyz * Tajiks * Religion * Islamist Terrorism * Cuisine * Dress * Gender Issues * The Arts * Dance * Literature * Sports * Chapter 4 Assessment * Chapter 5 * Security * Introduction * U.S.-Uzbekistani Relations * Foreign Relations with Neighboring Countries * Kyrgyzstan * Tajikistan * Turkmenistan * Afghanistan * China * Russia * Military and Police * Army * Air Force * Internal Security * Border Guards * Intelligence Services * Issues Affecting Security * Terrorism * Crime and Drug Trafficking * Poverty * Water Security * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * Area * Climate * Topography * Major Rivers * Amu Darya * Syr Darya * Zarafshan * Major Cities * Tashkent * Samarkand * Bukhara * Shakhrisabz * Media * Government * Economy * History * Antiquity * Islamization * Seljuk Turks * Mongol Empires * The Timurids * The Uzbeks * The Russians * The Soviet Era * Independence * Ethnic Groups * Uzbeks * Kazakhs * Kyrgyz * Tajik * Karakalpaks * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Overview of Major Religions * Islam * Religion and the Government * Religion and Daily Life * Religious Holidays * Places of Worship * Mosque Etiquette * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Traditional Economy * Greetings and Interactions * Dress * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Hospitality .. * Food and Eating Habits * Typical Foods * Eating Habits * Nonreligious Holidays * Do's and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Urbanization * Healthcare * Urban Employment * The Mahalla * Education * Housing * Restaurants and Dining Out * Markets * Transportation * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Rural Economy * Village Life * Transportation * Healthcare * Education * Gender Issues * Who is in Charge? * Checkpoints * Landmines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Family Structure and Roles * The Typical Household * Status of Women, Elderly, and Children * Marriage * Divorce * Funerals * Family Celebrations * Names\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110535184624,"sku":"2940152363876","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152363876_p0.jpg?v=1764019982","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152363876","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}