Encyclopaedia of Southeast Asia: History, society & culture
Encyclopaedia of Southeast Asia: History, society & culture

Author: Brajendra Kumar

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13:

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Modern Southeast Asia has been characterized by high economic growth by most countries and closer regional integration. Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have traditionally experienced high growth and are commonly recognized as the more developed countries of the region and the world. As of late, Vietnam too is experiencing economic boom. Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and newly independent East Timor are still lagging however. To portray the real picture of South Asia, this work is conceived and materialized. The volume-wise organization of the work is an follows: History, culture and Society (Vols. I & 2), Geography, Environment and Tourism (Vols. 3 and 4), Economy, Trade and Commerce (Vol. 5) . A veritable mine of information, definitely, this will prove a dependable source of information to researchers, teachers, and policy planners besides the aspirants appearing for various competitive examinations.

History, Culture, and Region in Southeast Asian Perspectives
History, Culture, and Region in Southeast Asian Perspectives

Author: O. W. Wolters

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2018-08-06

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1501732609

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A new edition of this classic study of mandala Southeast Asia. The revised book includes a substantial, retrospective postscript examining contemporary scholarship that has contributed to the understanding of Southeast Asian history since 1982.

Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia
Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia

Author: Huping Ling

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 1902

ISBN-13: 1317476441

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With overview essays and more than 400 A-Z entries, this exhaustive encyclopedia documents the history of Asians in America from earliest contact to the present day. Organized topically by group, with an in-depth overview essay on each group, the encyclopedia examines the myriad ethnic groups and histories that make up the Asian American population in the United States. "Asian American History and Culture" covers the political, social, and cultural history of immigrants from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and their descendants, as well as the social and cultural issues faced by Asian American communities, families, and individuals in contemporary society. In addition to entries on various groups and cultures, the encyclopedia also includes articles on general topics such as parenting and child rearing, assimilation and acculturation, business, education, and literature. More than 100 images round out the set.

Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia

Author: Keat Gin Ooi

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 698

ISBN-13:

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Contains over eight hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about topics related to the historical development and global influence of Southeast Asia, covering politics, war, religion, socioeconomics, ethnohistory, geography, and folklore.

Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia
Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia

Author: Huping Ling

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 694

ISBN-13: 131747645X

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With overview essays and more than 400 A-Z entries, this exhaustive encyclopedia documents the history of Asians in America from earliest contact to the present day. Organized topically by group, with an in-depth overview essay on each group, the encyclopedia examines the myriad ethnic groups and histories that make up the Asian American population in the United States. "Asian American History and Culture" covers the political, social, and cultural history of immigrants from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and their descendants, as well as the social and cultural issues faced by Asian American communities, families, and individuals in contemporary society. In addition to entries on various groups and cultures, the encyclopedia also includes articles on general topics such as parenting and child rearing, assimilation and acculturation, business, education, and literature. More than 100 images round out the set.

Encyclopaedia of Southeast Asia and Its Tribes
Encyclopaedia of Southeast Asia and Its Tribes

Author: Shiv Shanker Tiwary

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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Southeast Asia is a region where one can find many similarities between different countries. Southeast Asia has never been in any sense an isolated or self - contained unit. Because of its crossroads situation on the map of Asia it has always been peculiarly exposed to external influences; it has been a meeting- ground of commerce, cultures civilization.

Encyclopedia of Asian History
Encyclopedia of Asian History

Author: Asia Society

Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13:

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A collection of articles that survey the full scope of Asian history, discussing major historical events and periods from Bronze Age China to modern India, looking at the geography of the continent, profiling over 1,200 influential men and women, and examining aspects of Asian culture and society.