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The vast steppe region of Inner Asia is historically dominated by Mongol culture, Buddhist-shamanist religion and an economy based on mobile pastoralism. Now, as its constituent states China, Russia and Mongolia adapt to market conditions, this long-standing cultural economic zone is seen to be facing more radical change than at any previous time in its past.

Complementing Volume 1 The Pastoral Economy and the Environment, Volume 2 examines the great social change experienced throughout the region following the demise of the Soviet Union, the advent of democracy in Russia and the economic reforms in China. Its contents include an examination of social attitudes regarding the environment, education, employment and unemployment, the effect of privatization policies, womens work, and traditional pasto...

The vast steppe region of Inner Asia is historically dominated by Mongol culture, Buddhist-shamanist religion and an economy based on mobile pastoralism. Now, as its constituent states - China, Russia and Mongolia - adapt to market conditions, this long-standing cultural economic zone is seen to be facing more radical change than at any previous time in its past.

Explores the complex life and significant economic role of modern mobile pastoralists.

Explores the complex life and significant economic role of modern mobile pastoralists.