The Changing Geography of Asia / Edition 1

by Kathleen M. Baker, Graham P. Chapman

Overview

Ranging from the poverty and exploding population of Bangladesh to the dazzling technology and ageing population of Japan, from the two most populous states of India and China to the tiny states of Singapore and the Maldives and to the emptiness of Siberia, Asia contains the greatest diversity of physical environments, cultures and levels of development of any of the continents.
Clearly illustrated with basic maps of the countries discussed, The Changing Geography of Asia presents a systematic review of twenty-five years of development, covering the physical, economic, social and political environments of contemporary Asia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415057080
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/02/1992
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	5.81(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kathleen M. Baker, Graham P. Chapman

Table of Contents

1. Asia's Future as seen in the Mid 1960s Graham Chapman 2. Change in the South Asian Core: Patterns of Growth and Stagnation in India Graham Chapman 3. The Changing Geography of the States of the South Asian Periphery Robert Bradnock 4. The Rise of the Naga: The Changing Geography of Southeast Asia, 1965-1990 Jonathan Rigg and Philip Stott 5. Change in the People's Republic of China Michael Freeberne 6. Change in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau Richard Louis Edmonds 7. The Changing Geography of Japan Edwina Palmer 8. The Changing Geography of Soviet Asia and Mongolia Tamara Dragadze 9. Conclusions: Two-Speed Asia - Dramatic Change and Stagnation Graham Chapman

Editorial Reviews

Scholars from the School of Oriental and African Studies, Great Britain, synthesize the extensive literature on the geographic changes in Asia since the mid-1960s. The chapters focus on individual countries, from India and Hong Kong to Japan and Mongolia, or on regions, such as south-east Asia, and Siberia. A companion volume covers Africa and the Middle East. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

‘This is a welcome addition to the geographical literature on Asia. It should be essential reading for any student studying this interesting and dynamic continent, as well as for those interested in development issues. It is indeed a fitting tribute to the achievements of the School of Oriental and African Studies since 1965.' - Applied Geography

‘This provides a systematic review of the demographic, economic and physical transformations which these continents have undergone. Clearly illustrated with basic maps, and dealing with the issues area by area, the book is a useful guide to the changing face of the developing world.' - The Friend

‘This book provides a rich resource for anyone interested in knowing more about the inner features and contradictions of the Asian continent.' - Progress in Human Geography

‘A broad and extremely readable study which provides a much needed introduction to the vast and complex Asian region.' - BSOSAS

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