Dragons and tigers : a geography of South, East, and Southeast Asia
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Dragons and tigers : a geography of South, East, and Southeast Asia
J. Wiley, c2002
- : cloth
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 413-414) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book explores conditions, events, problems and trends of the Asian region and its individual nations. Using a cross disciplinary approach, the author discusses evolving physical and cultural landscapes. Nature-society relations will provide the foundation for social, economic, political and environmental problems.
Table of Contents
Major Influences. Environments and People. Population, Agriculture, and Social Disparity. Development, Urbanization, and Quality of Life. South Asia: Creating Dilemmas of Diversity. South Asia: Pakistan and the Himalayan States. South Asia: India. South Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Islands of the Indian Ocean. East Asia: Center of the World. China: Great Dragon Rising. East Asia's Tigers: Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Southeast Asia: Transition Among the Nagas. Mainland Southeast Asia: Turmoil and Peace. Insular Southeast Asia. Conclusion. Main Point Summary. Terms to Know. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.
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