
This is the third volume in The Oxford Regional Environments series. The series volumes are devoted to major regions of the world, each presenting a detailed and up-to-date body of scientific knowledge concerning a particular region. For most topics on the physical geography of Northern Eurasia abundant literature now exists. Most of it, however, is in Russian and other East European languages and this has significantly limited the number of potential readers. This volume will seek to familiarize, at an international level, those with an interest in this area with the most significant achievements in classical and current geographical research.
This volume investigates the complex physical geography of Northern Eurasia by synthesizing disparate research into a comprehensive, accessible English-language resource. Maria Shahgedanova, an expert in the environmental science of the region, addresses the historical barrier of language by translating and consolidating findings from Russian and East European scientific literature. The text provides a rigorous framework for understanding the environmental dynamics of this vast territory, bridging the gap between localized studies and international geographical discourse.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for scholars and students seeking to understand the environmental complexities of Northern Eurasia. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a critical bridge for those lacking proficiency in East European languages.
Page Count:
592
Publication Date:
2003-03-27
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198233841
ISBN-13:
9780198233848
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