Environmental Humanities in Central Asia Relations Between Extraction and Interdependence

This book is the first collection to showcase the flourishing field of environmental humanities in Central Asia. A region larger than Europe, Central Asia possesses an astounding range of environments, from deserts to glaciated peaks. The volume brings into conversation scholarship from history to s...

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Other Authors: Feaux de la Croix, Jeanne (Editor), Penati, Beatrice (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2024
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