"Historical Dictionary of Turkmenistan, the first comprehensive reference book in English, provides a concise overview of the historical development of Turkmenistan. The introduction and chronology outline Turkmen history, with a focus on the 20th century; political and economic development; ethnic policies; and nation building. The dictionary consists of approximately 300 entries and is cross-referenced for easy use by international consultants, NGO activists, policymakers, scholars, and students. The substantial bibliography helps readers find materials and resources in specialized subject areas."--Jacket.

Machine derived contents note: Contents -- Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff) -- Acknowledgements -- Reader's Note -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Maps -- Chronology -- Introduction -- The Dictionary -- Bibliography -- Appendix A. Changes in Geographic Names -- Appendix B. Selected Statistical Data -- About the Author.