South Asia 2008
Now in its fifth edition, South Asia 2008 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 2008 provides a unique overall perspective on this increasingly important region.

The book is divided into three sections:

General Survey:

  • this contains introductory essays by key specialists providing impartial coverage of issues of regional importance including security and religion. Essays include: Globalization and Human Development in South Asia; Corruption and Governance in South Asia; Current Security Issues in South Asia; Forced Migration in South Asia; Gender Issues in South Asia; the Religions of South Asia; and Population and Environmental Issues in South Asia.

Country Surveys:

  • 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.

Regional Information:

  • a biographical section profiling prominent figures in the South Asian region
  • directory details of research institutes studying the area and a select book and periodicals bibliography.
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South Asia 2008
Now in its fifth edition, South Asia 2008 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 2008 provides a unique overall perspective on this increasingly important region.

The book is divided into three sections:

General Survey:

  • this contains introductory essays by key specialists providing impartial coverage of issues of regional importance including security and religion. Essays include: Globalization and Human Development in South Asia; Corruption and Governance in South Asia; Current Security Issues in South Asia; Forced Migration in South Asia; Gender Issues in South Asia; the Religions of South Asia; and Population and Environmental Issues in South Asia.

Country Surveys:

  • 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.

Regional Information:

  • a biographical section profiling prominent figures in the South Asian region
  • directory details of research institutes studying the area and a select book and periodicals bibliography.
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South Asia 2008

South Asia 2008

by Europa Publications (Editor)
South Asia 2008

South Asia 2008

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Now in its fifth edition, South Asia 2008 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 2008 provides a unique overall perspective on this increasingly important region.

The book is divided into three sections:

General Survey:

  • this contains introductory essays by key specialists providing impartial coverage of issues of regional importance including security and religion. Essays include: Globalization and Human Development in South Asia; Corruption and Governance in South Asia; Current Security Issues in South Asia; Forced Migration in South Asia; Gender Issues in South Asia; the Religions of South Asia; and Population and Environmental Issues in South Asia.

Country Surveys:

  • 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.

Regional Information:

  • a biographical section profiling prominent figures in the South Asian region
  • directory details of research institutes studying the area and a select book and periodicals bibliography.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781857434330
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 10/18/2007
Series: South Asia
Edition description: REV
Pages: 736
Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

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Table of Contents

The Contributors, Abbreviations, International Telephone Codes, Explanatory Note on the Directory Section, Calendar of Political Events, Part 1 - General Survey, Part 2 - Country Surveys, Part 3 - Who's Who of South Asia, Part 4 - Regional Information, Calendars and Weights and Measures, Research Institutes Studying South Asia, Select Bibliography (Periodicals), Select Bibliography (Books), Index of Regional Organizations
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