Economically developing countries

Discusses China's geography, people, and culture, with a special emphasis on the challenges presented by economic development.

Through charts, graphs, photos, and discussion, readers trace Bangladesh's roots of industrial development and examine the status of literacy, living standards, life expectancy, and other essential information.

Discusses Egypt's geography, people, and culture, with special emphasis on the challenges presented by economic development.

Describes India's physical environment and the effects of colonialism before going on to discuss the current social and economic situations and a possible future.