south asia

"Presents an account of the involvement of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger in Pakistan's 1970s military dictatorship and argues that they encouraged China's military presence in India, illegally supplied weapons that were used in massacres and embraced military strategies that have negatively impacted geopolitics for decades"--Provided by OCLC.

Describes the history, government and politics, culture, and economy of each country in South Asia and the Middle East.

"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.