Much scholarship of any region focuses on the perceived problems that hold back a population. Central Asia is no exception, as it is a region with political, economic, and environmental problems that seem to keep Central Asians from a better future. Alongside all the struggles of life, however, are relationships of meaning and wellness that contribute to a life worth living. Recognizing the struggles of everyday life, contributors to this book explore how people navigate relationships to find meaning, how elders attempt to re-establish morality, and how development workers pursue new futures....
Much scholarship of any region focuses on the perceived problems that hold back a population. Central Asia is no exception, as it is a region with pol...