Kazakhstans rapid emergence has whetted the desire of adventurous world travelers, political observers and others seeking to learn more about the once-invisible country. In response to international curiosity, an authoritative and beautifully illustrated guidebook, Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai – has appeared – the first English-language guide dedicated to this country.
Author Dagmar Schreiber studied philosophy in Leningrad (St . Petersburg) and Moscow before joining the World Bank study project on living standards in Kazakhstan in 1994. During the three-year project, she fell in love with the country.