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.

Comments

A research paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geography

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15676

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