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1. One has to command a number of languages.
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2. The number of scholars interested in the Baltic is not great, and they are widely dispersed. Hence, cooperation is impeded.
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3. A student or scholar must become a Baltic specialist in terms of some other academic discipline.
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4. Materials needed for studying the Baltic at a distance are scarce and dispersed. Even the best library holdings are not extensive, and existing collections are all too often not catalogued.
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1. One can go to the area for short-term visits with an idea of gaining insight into the locality and establishing personal contacts with resident scholars.
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2. Funds, while not ample, are no more restricted than in other academic enterprises. In some respects, money is the most available resource.