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Dragons and Tigers A Geography of South, East, and Southeast Asia [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Science)
  • Author:  Weightman, Barbara A.
  • Author:  Weightman, Barbara A.
  • ISBN-10:  047087628X
  • ISBN-10:  047087628X
  • ISBN-13:  9780470876282
  • ISBN-13:  9780470876282
  • Publisher:  Wiley
  • Publisher:  Wiley
  • Pages:  544
  • Pages:  544
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2011
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2011
  • SKU:  047087628X-11-SPLV
  • SKU:  047087628X-11-SPLV
  • Item ID: 100699376
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Dragons and Tigers: A Geography of South, East, and Southeast Asia, Third Edition is the only book that covers all three regions – South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.  It is the most comprehensive book on the market for a Geography of Asia course.  It contains updated and additional maps covering distribution of religions, physical features, linguistic and religious pluralism in Southeast Asia, and more. Using a cross-disciplinary approach, the author discusses evolving physical and cultural landscapes. New to this edition is added content coverage on the impact of globalization, environmental issues, recent environmental disasters and their effects on the region, the recent global economic crisis, migration and urbanization, gender and child welfare issues, religious conflict, agribusiness and sustainability and new patterns of trade.Chapter 1. The Big Picture: Major Influences.

Snake Charming.

Reading Place Names.

Islamism.

The Colonial City.

Chapter 2. Environments and People.

The Pacific Ring of Fire.

Coral Reefs.

Riches of the Tropical Forests.

Plants, Animals, and Medicine.

Fate of the Tiger.

Chapter 3. Population, Gender, and Disparity.

Thinking and Acting Collectively.

Personal Experiences with Health Care in Asia.

Sri Lanka’s Success in Education and Health.

The Saga of Srey Rath.

Chapter 4. Development, Urbanization, Migration, and Quality of Life.

The Middle-Class.

Smoking Asia.

Air Space.

The Virtual Receptionist.

Chapter 5. lĂ×