southeast asia

A region-by-region travel guide to Southeast Asia that provides in-depth coverage of each country's daily life, culture, and sites to see, as well as details on trip planning, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and recreation, and includes hundreds of color photos and maps.

Explores the history of Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos through visits to natural, cultural, and architectural sites, including the famed temples of the Khmer Empire, the Thai capitals of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, giant Buddhist monasteries, and the ancient city of Luang Prabang in Laos.

Provides information about the indigenous tribes of Southeast Asia, looking at how the geography of the region has affected their lifestyle and culture.

"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.

Provides historical background on East and Southeast Asia, describes the histories and cultures of China, Japan, Cambodia, Australia, and other individual countries of the region, and discusses political, social, and economic developments through mid-2008.

Examines the geography, climate, resources, and development of southeast Asia, highlighting important issues such as human rights and deforestation.

Covers East and Southeast Asia by region, providing historical background along with information on present-day political activity, economy, social conditions, and culture.