south asia

"This portfolio contains a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by Steve McCurry, known and loved the world over for his beautiful and enduring images of the landscapes and cultures of South and Southeast Asia. The collection includes some iconic as well as previously unknown portraits of children, monks, pilgrims and travellers that McCurry has encountered on his journeys throughout Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan and Tibet."--BOOK JACKET.

Describes the politics, ideologies, and religions of countries in the Middle East and South Asia.

Examines the most important geographic concepts and shows how people are affected by and respond to economic, social, and political forces at both the global and local scales.

Discusses the history, archaeology, and rise of civilization in South Asia, including ancient texts, analysis of archaeological data, and the historicity of Sanskrit and Pali literature.

These articles selected from newspapers and periodicals, consider the social, economic and political aspects of life in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

An introduction to the world's five largest religious traditions, examining Hinduism, Buddism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto and their origins, development, sacred texts, ethical principles, sacred spaces, and other related topics.

Profiles the countries in Southern and Eastern Asia.

Presents several reference tools, including a pronunciation guide, a list of national days, a list of further resources, and nine indexes.

Presents portraits of life in Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, describing each country's peoples, history, economy, classes, religions, health, education, and cultural aspects such as food and drink, sport, the arts, and festivals, and features color photos, sidebars, a time line, a glossary, and a list of Web sites and books.