This successor to Bater's highly-acclaimed The Soviet Scene presents a survey of the contemporary human geography of the former Soviet Union. A central theme in the book's organization and content is historical continuity and change: Bater argues that an appreciation of the former Soviet Union's past is imperative to an understanding of the present.
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James H. Bater, Professor of Geography, University of Waterloo.
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A easy way to understand whats going on in Russia,
This review is from: Russia and the Post-Soviet Scene: A Geographical Perspective (Paperback)
Bater's text presents a comprehensive overview of Russia in the post-Soviet period. The material within the books is applicable to geographers but I think Bater's text is more suited for an undergraduate course of study. The text is printed in a double columned page format that makes text and illustrations easy to read. Each chapter contains subheadings that simplify topic location. I like the way Bater begins each chapter with a noteworthy, sourced quotation that sets the stage for that chapter's content. Bater's figures and maps are an outstanding feature of his book. Each chapter contains an array of flow charts, graphs, diagrams, schematics, maps, histograms and illustrations to elaborate and further explain his narrative. They assist the reader with understanding of concepts, which at times are very complex. I found myself continually referring to these devices as I read each chapter. The one area of criticism with Bater's text is his references section. After the short Preface by the author there is a chart of reference titles, many, of which are very dated, being written in 1968 and 1970. As well, at the end of each chapter there is a Further Reading section, and these sources are also very dated, some being written in the 1950's. Russia and thePost-Soviet Scene as the favourable representation of the geographical perspective of Russia today. It is clearly written with language that is concise and easily understood. The narrative is supported by informative and expertly designed maps and figures. The content of each chapter gives a detailed overview of the changing Russian scene, without burdening the reader with extraneous material. James H. Bater's text successfully serves as an introduction to the geography of this region.
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