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Beschreibung
A Memoir of Hardship and Resilience in UzbekistanIn the wake of Uzbekistan's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the country faced a turbulent economic shift where corruption flourished, citizens struggled to navigate a new, uncertain market and the once middle class faced poverty. For Haideh Salehi-Esfahani, an American professor sent to Samarkand State University in 1996 on a Fulbright teaching fellowship, witnessing the harsh effects of this transition was an experience that would mark her forever. Her unique memoir, A Season in Samarkand, offers a raw, intimate portrayal of a nation and its people grappling with the cost of independence. Through first-hand accounts by her colleagues, friends and students, Salehi-Esfahani weaves together a deeply personal and incredible story of struggle, sacrifice, perseverance, and community [...] eye-opening and inspirational, A Season in Samarkand is a moving tribute to the people of Uzbekistan and the power of strength, grace, and resilience against the harshest adversity.
A Memoir of Hardship and Resilience in UzbekistanIn the wake of Uzbekistan's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the country faced a turbulent economic shift where corruption flourished, citizens struggled to navigate a new, uncertain market and the once middle class faced poverty. For Haideh Salehi-Esfahani, an American professor sent to Samarkand State University in 1996 on a Fulbright teaching fellowship, witnessing the harsh effects of this transition was an experience that would mark her forever. Her unique memoir, A Season in Samarkand, offers a raw, intimate portrayal of a nation and its people grappling with the cost of independence. Through first-hand accounts by her colleagues, friends and students, Salehi-Esfahani weaves together a deeply personal and incredible story of struggle, sacrifice, perseverance, and community [...] eye-opening and inspirational, A Season in Samarkand is a moving tribute to the people of Uzbekistan and the power of strength, grace, and resilience against the harshest adversity.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Fachbereich: Regionalgeschichte
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9798994894002
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Salehi-Esfahani, Haideh
Hersteller: Walk the World Media
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 12 mm
Von/Mit: Haideh Salehi-Esfahani
Erscheinungsdatum: 11.05.2026
Gewicht: 0,339 kg
Artikel-ID: 135369268