South Asia has developed from a group of newly independent post-Colonial states of at most secondary importance to the wider world to its current position as a region of central strategic importance to both global economic development and world peace and stability. This Atlas highlights the global significance of South Asia in relation to economic, geopolitical and strategic interests. It provides a coherent descriptive and analytical account of the key elements of the complex societies that make up the region and its component countries. Illustrated with more than 100 original maps and offering concise entries on key issues, the book is structured thematically in these sections: Global Context Geographical Environments Historical Evolution of South Asia Key Issues in modern South Asia Economy and Security Designed for use in teaching undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars in geography, history, economics, anthropology, international relations, political science and the environment as well as regional courses on the South Asia, this book is also a comprehensive reference source for libraries and decision makers focusing on South Asia.
If you want to get the most out of India, here is the most comprehensive guide with the most up-to-date information. The India Handbook is packed with maps and facts and vibrant detail. It is written by people who know the country inside out and who will inspire you to enjoy it as much as they do.
The 1600km of Sri Lankan coastline lined with fine sandy beaches, coral reefs and lagoons still offers a wonderful chance to 'get away from it all'. But Sri Lanka's interior offers more: Kandy, home of the Temple of the Buddha's tooth relic and the gateway to the higher hills and tea plantations; the Horton Plains, a high altitude wilderness; and the cultural triangle of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya at the heart of Sri Lanka's history.
Footprint's fully indexed maps of Goa, included here in both color and black and white, are designed by an in-house cartographic team. This edition covers neighboring Karnataka and Maharashtra, including Mumbai, the gateway to India, plus background on the region's Portuguese heritage.
South Asia has developed from a group of newly independent post-Colonial states of at most secondary importance to the wider world to its current position as a region of central strategic importance to both global economic development and world peace and stability. This Atlas highlights the global significance of South Asia in relation to economic, geopolitical and strategic interests. It provides a coherent descriptive and analytical account of the key elements of the complex societies that make up the region and its component countries. Illustrated with more than 100 original maps and offering concise entries on key issues, the book is structured thematically in these sections: Global Context Geographical Environments Historical Evolution of South Asia Key Issues in modern South Asia Economy and Security Designed for use in teaching undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars in geography, history, economics, anthropology, international relations, political science and the environment as well as regional courses on the South Asia, this book is also a comprehensive reference source for libraries and decision makers focusing on South Asia.
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