south asia

Presents portraits of life in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Brunei, 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.

"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.

A guide to the Indian Buddhist goddesses, explaining their importance in Buddhist thought and practice, their histories, legends, and artistic portrayals, and the character, powers, and practice traditions they represent.

Presents a comprehensive history of the ancient South Asia, and describes the culture of the five thousand-year-old Indus Valley civilization and the artifacts found in the region.

A discussion of the Indian subcontinent and the emigration of its inhabitants to other countries.

Discusses a variety of traditions in India and the South Asian countries near it, including food, clothing, music, religions, and festivals.

Chronicles the political, ethnic, and territorial conflicts in the history of India including the Indus Valley civilization and the classical age, Muslim rule, independence and the Amritsar massacre, partition, and the effects of war.

Examines the history, background, and culture of South Asian immigrant groups that have come to the United States since 1965, discussing how they have been received in their new country, and considering their contributions to America.

An exploration of United States immigrants from India and other South Asian countries that discusses their countries of origin and cultures and includes personal stories about the experiences of immigrants and their children.