1st Edition

Siberia Problems and Prospects for Regional Development

Edited By Alan Wood Copyright 1987

    First published in 1987, Siberia examines the developments in the different sectors of Siberian economy and discusses the role of this vast and little-known region in the Soviet Union’s overall economic and defence strategy. It surveys historical developments and the geography of the region and focuses on the key problem areas such as manpower shortage, the difficulties involved in exploiting the territory’s natural resources, internal communications – including the construction of the Baikal-Amur Railway in the Far East- and considers Siberia’s place in the context of international relations and the world economy. This book is a must read for scholars of Russian history, Russian geopolitics, European politics, international relations and European history.

    Introduction Terrence Armstrong Editor’s Notes The Contributors 1. Siberia: Geographical Background Denis Shaw 2. From Conquest to Revolution: The Historical Dimension Alan Wood 3. Economic Resources Theodore Shabad 4. The Siberian Oil and Gas Industry David Wilson 5. Transport and Communications Robert North 6. The Baikal-Amur Railway (The BAM) Violet Conolly 7. Military and Strategic Factors John Erickson 8. Siberia and its Far Eastern Neighbours Stuart Kirby 9. Siberia and the World Economy: Incentives and Constraints to Involvement John J. Stephan Index

    Biography

    Alan Wood