South Asia 2009

Now in its sixth edition, South Asia 2009 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 2009 provides a unique overall perspective on this increasingly important region.

The book is divided into three sections:

General Survey:

• containing 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; India as a Superpower; 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.

South Asia 2009 features in the following genres: International economics, Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs, Geographical reference works, Politics and government

South Asia 2009 is available in Hardback

South Asia 2009 was written by and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis

South Asia 2009 has 436 pages

Yes it is part of Europa Regional Surveys of the World series

£390.00