Description
Gardner Bovingdon brings to this project fluency in both Uyghur and Chinese languages, a deep knowledge of Han and Uyghur society and the PRC political system, and a comparative perspective enriched by wide reading in social science literature on identity and nationalism. Though he focuses on political questions, Bovingdon displays a humanist's concern for his subjects as individuals and eschews social science jargon for elegantly turned phrases that crystallize the issues in a memorable way. -- James Millward, Georgetown University, author of Eurasian Crossroads: A History of Xinjiang The Uyghurs is an original and significant contribution to the study of ethnic relations within the People's Republic of China. Very few foreign scholars have been able to study Xinjiang in such detail. Gardner Bovingdon's thoughtful discussion and comprehensive coverage make this must reading for anyone interested in contemporary China. -- Peter C. Perdue, Yale University, author of China Marches West: The Qing Conquest of Central Eurasia The Uyghurs is an-depth case study of the failure of the Chinese government to integrate the Uyghurs, one of China's fifty-six nationalities, into the so-called great family of the nation. The book offers a unique perspective to understand the difficult and on-going process of Chinese nation-state building efforts. It is a must read for anyone who is interested in China's nationality issues and the rise of ethnic nationalism in the post-Cold War world. -- Suisheng Zhao, University of Denver, author of A Nation-State by Construction: Dynamics of Modern Chinese Nationalism
About the Author
Gardner Bovingdon is an assistant professor in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University.
Reviews
The Uyghurs: Strangers in Their Own Land adds substantially to the comprehension of the wider implications of contentious politics in Xinjiang. -- Henryk Szadziewski Asia Sentinel A fascinating book, delving into the historical identity of the Uyghurs and their position within the modern Chinese state. -- Andrew Galbraith China Economic Review ...the book is strongly recommended to anyone interested in nationalism, ethnic identities and inter-ethnic relations in China and Central Asia. China Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780231147583
Author Gardner Bovingdon
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Columbia University Press
Publisher Columbia University Press