Dragons and Tigers: A Geography of South, East and Southeast Asia

Dragons and Tigers: A Geography of South, East and Southeast Asia

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Book 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.

From the Back Cover
Dragons and Tigers covers South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives; East Asia: China, Mongola, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan; and Southeast Asia: Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

• Rich in Content
• Interesting and relevant
• Engaging style
• Attractive maps and photos
• Multidisciplinary approach
• Holistic perspective
• Case studies
• Gender issues
• Close-up boxes
• Main point summaries
• Term lists
• Regional bibliographies
• Glossary

Dragons and Tigers: A Geography of South, East and Southeast Asia,Barbara A. Weightman,Wiley,0471253588,Earth Sciences - Geography,Physical Geography,Science,Science/Mathematics,ASIA,Geography,Science / Geography

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