{"product_id":"south-asia-2015-9781857437348","title":"South Asia 2015","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExhaustively researched and updated, \u003cem\u003eSouth Asia 2015\u003c\/em\u003e is an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of this vast world region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew for 2015:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a new essay examining gender-based inequalities in South Asian development, and a new article on the economy of Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a section dedicated to Telangana, India’s newest state\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- detailed coverage of political developments following highly significant elections in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral Survey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssays by specialists examine issues of regional importance, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the USA's 'AfPak' strategy, population and environmental issues, security issues, the politics of water and political Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry Surveys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividual chapters on each country, containing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each nation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- up-to-date statistical surveys of economic and social indicators \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a comprehensive directory providing contact details and other useful information for the most significant political and commercial institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there are separate sections covering each of the states and territories of India. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegional Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- detailed coverage of international organizations and their recent activities in South Asia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- information on research institutes engaged in the study of the region\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a survey of the major commodities of South Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a Calendar of Political Events charts key developments in 2013-14\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- biographical profiles of almost 300 prominent individuals in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This volume provides an excellent overview of the social and economic challenges faced by the region.' \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: General Survey\u003c\/strong\u003e The AfPak Challenge: Examining the US Afghanistan-Pakistan Strategy \u003cem\u003eRudra Chaudhuri\u003c\/em\u003e. Security Issues in South Asia \u003cem\u003eRajat Ganguly\u003c\/em\u003e. China’s Growing Reach in South Asia \u003cem\u003eHarsh V. Pant\u003c\/em\u003e. Political Islam in South Asia \u003cem\u003eIftikhar H. Malik\u003c\/em\u003e. The Politics of Water in South Asia \u003cem\u003eDaanish Mustafa, Amiera Sawas, Ayesha Siddiqi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMilan A. Karner\u003c\/em\u003e. Population and Environmental Issues in South Asia \u003cem\u003eGouranga Lal Dasvarma\u003c\/em\u003e. Women in South Asia: Progress in Gender Development and the Challenge of Persisting Inequality \u003cem\u003ePreet Rustagi\u003c\/em\u003e. The Religions of South Asia \u003cem\u003eGeoffrey Parrinder\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Country Surveys\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies. \u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Who's Who of South Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart 4: Regional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of South Asia. Calendars and Weights and Measures. Research Institutes Studying South Asia. Select Bibliography - Books. Select Bibliography - Periodicals. Index of Regional Organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578569527639,"sku":"9781857437348","price":446.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781857437348.jpg?v=1746099872","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/south-asia-2015-9781857437348","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}