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
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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