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Dr Denis Shaw is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. He holds a BA and PhD in his field.
- Education: BA, PhD
- Current Role: Research Fellow
- Contact: d.j.b.shaw@bham.ac.uk
Research Interests
Dr Shaw specializes in the historical geography of Russia, focusing on the evolution of geographical and environmental sciences in imperial and Soviet contexts. His work examines:
- The contested canon of Russian and Soviet geography (1884–1953)
- Biogeochemical concepts in the Soviet era, particularly contributions from scholars like Vernadsky
- Ethnic mapping practices in Tsarist Russia (1800–1914)
- Scientific rivalries in Stalinist academia
Recent Publications
His publications include a 2015 Routledge book on Russian environmental thought, peer-reviewed articles on Soviet wartime geography, and chapters in edited volumes like Understanding Contemporary Russia.
Contact & Affiliation
Address: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. Telephone: +44 (0)121 41 58133.
