--- product_id: 286539675 title: "Modern Mongolia: From Khans to Commissars to Capitalists" price: "€ 97.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/286539675-modern-mongolia-from-khans-to-commissars-to-capitalists store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # New mint condition Same-day dispatch before noon No-quibble returns Modern Mongolia: From Khans to Commissars to Capitalists **Price:** € 97.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Unlock Mongolia’s untold story—before your peers do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Modern Mongolia: From Khans to Commissars to Capitalists - **How much does it cost?** € 97.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/286539675-modern-mongolia-from-khans-to-commissars-to-capitalists) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Risk-Free Reading:** No quibbles returns mean zero hassle if it’s not your vibe. - • **Lightning-Fast Dispatch:** Order before noon, ship same day—because your curiosity can't wait. - • **Exclusive Academic Resource:** Packed with extensive literature references for the discerning reader and researcher. - • **Deep-Dive Historical Insight:** Explore Mongolia’s turbulent journey from Khans to Capitalists with a comprehensive narrative. - • **Pristine Condition Guaranteed:** New mint condition ensures a flawless first impression on your shelf. ## Overview Modern Mongolia: From Khans to Commissars to Capitalists offers a detailed exploration of Mongolia’s socio-economic transformation post-1990. This new mint condition book ships same day if ordered before noon, with guaranteed secure packaging and hassle-free returns, making it a must-have for history buffs and professionals seeking nuanced perspectives on Mongolia’s complex transition. ## Description Buy Modern Mongolia: From Khans to Commissars to Capitalists by Rossabi, Morris online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Nicht so toll - Rossabis Werk beschreibt die Entwicklung der Mongolei von 1990 bis Anfang des 21 Jahrhunderts. Es konzentriert sich hauptsaechlich auf wirtschafts- und sozialpolitische Aspekte, und darauf, was nach Meinung des Autors falsch gemacht wurde. Das Buch enthaelt einige recht interessante Aussagen und eine sehr umfangreiche Literaturliste im Anhang, allerdings konnte ich nur wenig fuer mich neues entdecken, und einige Saetze schienen sich staendig zu wiederholen. Das groesste Problem fuer mich waren offensichtliche Fehlinterpretationen des Autors: Wenn 37% der Rekruten aus medizinischen Gruenden ausgemustert werden, heisst dass nicht, dass sie wirklich zu krank fuer die Armee sind, sondern dass sie es geschafft haben, das passende Attest zu besorgen. Die meisten Autos in UB sehen nicht so aus, als wuerden sie Auslaendern oder Neureichen gehoeren, etc. etc. Review: Deeply Flawed but Useful - This is the only book that comprehensively details the history of the post socialist period. However, it is extremely biased and ideological. The author presents every thing that happens through his anti-capitalist anti-IMF perspective. The book suffers from a complete lack of nuance and perspective. While I read it and found it useful at times, it was a slog and often infuriating in its lack of understanding and nuance. I live here in Mongolia and am very interested in its history, so I read it, but I had to grit my teeth to finish it. While some of his critiques of the changes brought after end of the socialist period are legitimate, he fundamentally misunderstands the nature of the transition. He fails to understand that the changes were necessary because the old system was fundamentally flawed and in the end it self-destructed. For example, he faults the international financial institutions (IMF/World Bank/ADB, etc) for "forcing" a reduction in social spending missing the point that while social spending under the socialist period had some extremely positive outcomes (dramatic improvements in health care, education, etc), the government did not have a choice. The old system left the Govt broke and massively in debt to the Russians. The socialist system was fiction. Not only was the Mongolian govt massively broke and hugely in debt to Russia (something like 8 times their national GDP if I remember correctly - Mongolia is still paying it off today), but the entire basis of their economy collapsed with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Another example is his critique of the privatization of the herds. He makes it sound like the Socialist period of collective herds was really great. Except that every herder I have spoken to, hates that period. Yes, privatization has led to some serious problems, and the collective approach had some benefits, but the people themselves prefer the new system by a wide margin. A point lost in the authors anxiousness to critique privatization. There are legitimate and serious critiques that can be made about the world's response to Mongolia's predicament, but this book completely misses the target. In the end, if you are really interested in learning about the post-socialist period, then you should read it (but with a healthy dose of skepticism). ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 6 Reviews | ## Images ![Modern Mongolia: From Khans to Commissars to Capitalists - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mDmWvRRwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Nicht so toll *by U***A on 12 June 2007* Rossabis Werk beschreibt die Entwicklung der Mongolei von 1990 bis Anfang des 21 Jahrhunderts. Es konzentriert sich hauptsaechlich auf wirtschafts- und sozialpolitische Aspekte, und darauf, was nach Meinung des Autors falsch gemacht wurde. Das Buch enthaelt einige recht interessante Aussagen und eine sehr umfangreiche Literaturliste im Anhang, allerdings konnte ich nur wenig fuer mich neues entdecken, und einige Saetze schienen sich staendig zu wiederholen. Das groesste Problem fuer mich waren offensichtliche Fehlinterpretationen des Autors: Wenn 37% der Rekruten aus medizinischen Gruenden ausgemustert werden, heisst dass nicht, dass sie wirklich zu krank fuer die Armee sind, sondern dass sie es geschafft haben, das passende Attest zu besorgen. Die meisten Autos in UB sehen nicht so aus, als wuerden sie Auslaendern oder Neureichen gehoeren, etc. etc. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Deeply Flawed but Useful *by C***N on 5 December 2009* This is the only book that comprehensively details the history of the post socialist period. However, it is extremely biased and ideological. The author presents every thing that happens through his anti-capitalist anti-IMF perspective. The book suffers from a complete lack of nuance and perspective. While I read it and found it useful at times, it was a slog and often infuriating in its lack of understanding and nuance. I live here in Mongolia and am very interested in its history, so I read it, but I had to grit my teeth to finish it. While some of his critiques of the changes brought after end of the socialist period are legitimate, he fundamentally misunderstands the nature of the transition. He fails to understand that the changes were necessary because the old system was fundamentally flawed and in the end it self-destructed. For example, he faults the international financial institutions (IMF/World Bank/ADB, etc) for "forcing" a reduction in social spending missing the point that while social spending under the socialist period had some extremely positive outcomes (dramatic improvements in health care, education, etc), the government did not have a choice. The old system left the Govt broke and massively in debt to the Russians. The socialist system was fiction. Not only was the Mongolian govt massively broke and hugely in debt to Russia (something like 8 times their national GDP if I remember correctly - Mongolia is still paying it off today), but the entire basis of their economy collapsed with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Another example is his critique of the privatization of the herds. He makes it sound like the Socialist period of collective herds was really great. Except that every herder I have spoken to, hates that period. Yes, privatization has led to some serious problems, and the collective approach had some benefits, but the people themselves prefer the new system by a wide margin. A point lost in the authors anxiousness to critique privatization. There are legitimate and serious critiques that can be made about the world's response to Mongolia's predicament, but this book completely misses the target. In the end, if you are really interested in learning about the post-socialist period, then you should read it (but with a healthy dose of skepticism). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern history of Mongolia written by a historian of Central and Inner Asia *by E***A on 25 November 2019* I definitely recommend reading this book. The author - a historian of Central and Inner Asia having many years experience of working in Mongolia and collaborating with different institutions and their people including academia, civil society organizations and etc. examined his collected data and sources very well, scrutinized social, economical and political conditions in Mongolia after the collapse of the Socialist regime and the Centrally planned economic system, spoke up his opinions on international "donor" agencies, attempted to describe the reality in social, political and economic life in Mongolia of that period. 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