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Dragons and Tigers: A Geography of South, East, and Southeast Asia (3rd Edition)
By Barbara A. Weightman
Wiley | March 2011 | PDF | ISBN10: 047087628X | 523 pages | 29.1 mb
Amazon Link : http://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Tigers-Geography-South-Southeast/dp/047087628X

This 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.
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

About the Author
Barbara A. Weightman is Professor of Geography at California State University, Fullerton.