India, its people, culture and land, is explored in this book, part of a series which supports the requirement at GCSE for studying individual countries and presents extended case studies. There is background information on each country, with physical, human and environmental geography.
Culture In: Indonesia Paperback (Culture In . . .)
An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, resources, people, and culture of the mountainous, landlocked country in Central Asia that covers an area slightly larger than France.
This book on Japan is part of a series which provides young readers with an illustrated introduction to different countries of the world. It looks at different aspects of this country with a population of 125 million, describing its long period of isolated development, contrasting it with more recent historical trends and the country's current position as a dominant world economic power. It looks at the landscape, climate, forests and wildlife, and at topics such as education, sport and leisure,...
An informative series that looks at countries in a state of transformation and assesses the benefits as well as the challenges of change.
The Netherlands has undergone significant changes since the end of the Second World War in 1945. Today the Netherlands is at the heart of Europe, being one of the first countries to be involved in setting up the European Economic Community. Always in the vanguard of environmental action, the Dutch people face a huge challenge - if sea levels continue to rise due to global warming, large tracts of the Netherlands may be submerged underwater. Can the government counter this threat? Meet the people...
Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is known as ""the land of smiles,"" where the people extol a charm and grace that is unmatched. These elements serve to beckon visitors who want to explore this incredible land and its people. Thailand has developed its economy at a surprising pace in the last decades of the 20th century and the dawn of the 21st. Even with the Asian financial crisis, Thailand's economy has recovered and continues to step forward. And accompanying t...
Bangladesh (Modern World Nations)
by Douglas A Phillips and Charles F. Gritzner
Bangladesh, located in south-central Asia, is the most densely populated nation in the world. Known as Bengal prior to the British-led partition of India in 1947, Bangladesh fell under control of Pakistan. It was henceforth called East Pakistan until 1971, when it achieved independence, thanks largely to help from India. Bangladesh's landscape is dominated by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers and often experiences massive floods during the monsoon season because most of the country is at or near...
Illustrated with full-color, specially commissioned photographs and informative maps, ""The Countries of the World"" series draws students into some of the world's most interesting and important countries with current, detailed information on virtually everything that defines life in a particular place, from economy and the environment to geography and social trends. The books trace similar paths through life in each country, making them useful for comparative studies or for an in-depth look int...
This series provides a detailed and very readable coverage of many aspects of the culture, geography, history, economics and politics of different countries of the world. Special emphasis is attatched to giving the reader a knowledge of the culture as a way to a greater understanding of the country. Each book includes a chapter of brief biographies of important people, an eight page quick-fact section, and an "important date" section, giving a useful historical perspective to the text.
We follow the Yangtze's incredible 6,300 kilometre journey through some amazing landscapes; from rice paddies to dramatic gorges, and over vast plains until we reach the heavily urbanized delta, where the Yangtze ends its journey in the East China Sea. By 2009, a section of the Yangtze river and its surrounding area will, controversially, become part of the world's biggest reservoir. Much of what we will see on this stretch of the journey may be underwater in a few years time and will be changed...
The author relates her visit to Japan where she interviewed adults and children and recorded their feelings about life in a country experiencing drastic changes in lifestyle.