Includes bibliographical references (p. [118]-160) and index.
Contents:
Before Russia and Uzbekistan : subtle, suppressed affinities -- Troubles with Islam and "ecstasy or self-oblivion" -- Folk music and dance : plaintive sobbing or fiery virtuosity? -- Introducing Russian classical music to Central Asia -- The onset of Russian literature's kindly genius -- Simplifying one thousand years of Uzbek poetry -- Today's culture and the ironic benefits of the internet -- Conclusion : eventful encounters with a horror vacui.
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