south asia

Examines the migration of people from South Asia during the twentieth century, their hardships and struggles to make a new life; and contains a timeline, charts and graphs, and profiles on important people and events.

Spine title: Rise of the Asian superpowers. Discusses the revolution in China and its resulting changes in Asia, and other conflicts throughout the Asian continent.

Profiles twenty-five countries in southern and eastern Asia, describing the geography, climate, economy, industries, and agriculture of each, and providing color photos and maps.

Describes religious festivals and sacred days celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), and Nepal.

Presents a collection of twenty-six short fiction stories from South Asian writers including Salman Rushdie, Monica Ali, and others.

Offers an overview of the history of the Indian subcontinent, focusing on the origins of the conflict that has divided the region and the impact that conflict has had on its people.