The Geography of Uzbekistan: At the Crossroads of the Silk Road

Name: The Geography of Uzbekistan: At the Crossroads of the Silk Road
Brand: Springer International Publishing AG

Springer International Publishing AG

The Geography of UzbekistanAt the Crossroads of the Silk Road\nAuthor(s): Lola Gulyamova\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031078750, 978-3031078750\nSynopsis\nThis book describes the geography of Uzbekistan and its unique history and culture. It focuses on the development of Uzbekistan as a result of its location on the crossroads of the Silk Road. The influence of global and regional environmental challenges on the current landscape and similar issues are discussed and analyzed from a historical perspective. Contemporary tensions and reforms in social, economical and cultural life are described with the aim to draw a picture of modern paths to transformation and development. The Geography of Uzbekistan includes also information on geology, nature and natural resources, in particular water. The book discusses the social and environmental impacts of the Aral Sea disaster and sh.