Geografie 1963, 68, 283-292
Josef Kunský in His Sixtieth
On October 6th, 1963 the University Professor Josef Kunský, Doctor of geographical sciences, member-correspondent of Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, editor-in chief of the Czechoslovak geographical journal reached the age of sixty. For years now he has occupied a leading position among the Czechoslovak geographers. His numerous works - the list of which is attached - are the best proof of his keen interest not only in the geographical but also in the natural sciences. After having taken his degree be specialized in geomorphology and physical geography, habilitated at the Charles University, Prague. In geomorphology his main interest lies in glaciological, karst, and geopedological problems. He wrote articles based upon his own field investigations, as well as theoretical treateses. Several of his books have been translated into foreign languages. He is one of the best Czechoslovak travellers experts, besides his pedagogical activity. We wish him many happy returns of the day and much success in his scientific as well as personal achievement for years to come.
