Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Geography
First Advisor
Martha Works
Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Geography
Department
Geography
Subjects
Nationalism -- Former Soviet republics, Nationalism -- Kazakhstan, Former Societ republics -- Politics and government, Kazakhstan -- Languages -- Political aspects
DOI
10.15760/geogmaster.15
Abstract
Kazakhstan was the most multi-ethnic country to emerge from the former Soviet Union and the only one to have its titular ethnicity as a minority. This paper examines the top-down nationalism that has occurred since independence in 1991. The government of Kazakhstan has used elements of the theories of nationalism and territoriality in their effort to build a strong and unified post-Soviet national identity. The role of language, treatment of minorities, changing demographics, and the multi-ethnic nature of Kazakhstan make this a difficult task.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15676
Recommended Citation
Scriven, Annie M., "Top-Down Nationalism in Post-Soviet Kazakhstan" (2013). Geography Masters Research Papers. 15.
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/geog_masterpapers/15
10.15760/geogmaster.15
Comments
A research paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geography