1st Edition
Siberia Problems and Prospects for Regional Development
Edited By Alan Wood
Copyright 1987
242 Pages
by
Routledge
242 Pages
by
Routledge
242 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
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
