South, East, and Southeast Asia are home to virtually half of humankind, as well as some of the world's highest mountains, longest rivers, fastest growing economies, and hundreds of ethnic groups, religions, and languages.
Now updated and revised, this Second Edition of "Dragons and Tigers" invites you to discover this dynamic and multicultural region. Drawing on her unique travel experiences and academic background, Barbara Weightman presents evolving physical and cultural landscapes. You'll explore the conditions, events, problems, and trends of both larger regions and individual nations. Restructured chapters covering the emerging economies in East Asia Updated maps Current coverage of the December 2004 tsunami and the rise of China Rich in detailed photographs and maps Written in an engaging style High-interest case studies Multidisciplinary approach Extensive bibliography of approximately 300 sources Discussions of gender issues throughout
Barbara A. Weightman is Professor of Geography at California State University, Fullerton.
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South, East, and Southeast Asia are home to virtually half of humankind, as well as some of the world's highest mountains, longest rivers, fastest growing economies, and hundreds of ethnic groups, religions, and languages.
Now updated and revised, this Second Edition of "Dragons and Tigers" invites you to discover this dynamic and multicultural region. Drawing on her unique travel experiences and academic background, Barbara Weightman presents evolving physical and cultural landscapes. You'll explore the conditions, events, problems, and trends of both larger regions and individual nations. Restructured chapters covering the emerging economies in East Asia Updated maps Current coverage of the December 2004 tsunami and the rise of China Rich in detailed photographs and maps Written in an engaging style High-interest case studies Multidisciplinary approach Extensive bibliography of approximately 300 sources Discussions of gender issues throughout
Barbara A. Weightman is Professor of Geography at California State University, Fullerton.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 2005 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | November 2005 |
Authors | Barbara Weightman |
Dimensions | 234 x 189 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 464 |
Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-471-63084-5 |
Barcode | 9780471630845 |
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LSN | 0-471-63084-5 |