The Caspian Region at a Crossroad: Challenges of a New Frontier of Energy and Development

With essays by scholars in planning and development, political science, history, economics, international relations, and international law, this collection offers analyses of the issues facing the Caspian states, now and in the next decade. Contributors examine issues of population, environment, economic development, security, geopolitics, interstate rivalry, pipeline routes, oil and gas reserves, and the legal regime of the sea. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)