These essays provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Mongolia, ranging from industrialization, environmental policies, biotechnology and husbandry to descriptions of Mongolian flora and fauna. Editor(s): Badarch, Dendev; Zilinskas, Raymond A. Series: Central Asian Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPM; GTB; HBJF; HBLW; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594. . 2002. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .

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Title: Mongolia Today: Science, Culture, Environment and Development (Central Asian Studies)
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0700715983
ISBN 13: 9780700715985
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New

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This is a wide-ranging collection of essays written by experts in the field. The variety of topics provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Mongolia. Topics include the impact of industrialization in Mongolia, environmental policies of the nation, the status of modern biotechnology in Mongolia, Mongolian dairy products, traditional husbandry techniques practised by nomadic people, a description of medicinal plants and their uses in Mongolian traditional medicine, descriptions of unique Mongolian birds, fishes and microbiota, discussion of the fascinating flora and fauna of the Gobi region, and a conservation case-study of the endangered Gobi bear.

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Raymond A. Zilinskas is Senior Scientist at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California.

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