Forgotten Ummah--Muslims in China
New Books in Anthropology
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Uyghurs in Xinjiang: Colonialism and Oppression
This chapter explores the tragic plight of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China, examining how resource extraction and settler colonialism have led to their systemic oppression and cultural erasure. It highlights the intertwined economic motives and the shift in global narratives post-9/11 that have exacerbated the harsh treatment of the Uyghur population.
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