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SOUTH ASIA
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| Volume: |
2006 |
| By: |
Lynn Daniel (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£310.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1857433181 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781857433180 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
10 November, 2005 |
| Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
700 |
| Description: |
Provides an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of South Asia. Researched by Europa's experienced editorial team, this title includes a range of economic, political and statistical data. Divided into three sections, it combines impartial analysis with facts and figures on this important region. |
| Synopsis: |
Now in its third edition, "South Asia 2006" provides an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of the region. Exhaustively researched by Europa's experienced editorial team, this title includes a vast range of up-to-date economic, political and statistical data. Combining impartial analysis with facts and figures, "South Asia 2006" provides a unique overall perspective on this increasingly important region. The book is divided into three sections. The first is 'A General Survey'. This contains introductory essays by key specialists providing impartial coverage of issues of regional importance including security and religion. The essays include: Globalization and Human Development Issues in South Asia - C. Rammanohar Reddy, Deputy Editor, "The Hindu", Chennai, India; and Corruption and the Challenges to Good Governance in South Asia - Mushtaq Khan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, London, United Kingdom.The first part also includes essays on Environmental Issues in South Asia - Gouranga Dasvarma, Senior Lecturer and Director, Graduate Program in Population and Human Resources and Master of Environmental Management Program, School of Geography, Population and Environmental Management, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Current Security Issues - Rohan Gunaratna, Associate Professor, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Nanyang Technical University, Singapore; Religions in South Asia - Geoffrey Parrinder, Emeritus Professor of the Comparative Study of Religions, University of London, United Kingdom. The second part sis 'Country Surveys'. This contains: detailed coverage of the eight countries of South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; up-to-date statistical surveys including the latest available figures on population and area, agriculture, industry, trade, transport, communications, media and education; a directory section of essential contact names, postal addresses and e-mail and Internet addresses. And, the third part is 'Regional Information'.This contains: a biographical section profiling prominent figures in the South Asian region; and directory details of research institutes studying the area and a select book and periodicals bibliography. |
| Illustrations: |
Paper over boards |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Europa Publications Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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