A History of Natural Resources in Asia
A History of Natural Resources in Asia

Author: G. Bankoff

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2007-08-20

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 0230607535

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Much has been written about the wealth of nations, the history of unequal distribution and zones of affluence and deprivation within and between societies. This book explores why some Asian nations are more prosperous than others through an examination of how their interaction with and utilization of resources has changed over the centuries.

In The U.S. Interest
In The U.S. Interest

Author: Janet Welsh Brown

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-11-28

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0429710356

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In the U.S interest explores the implications this growing interdependence holds for US foreign policy in the developing world. It links US jobs, trade, and geopolitical interests to the environmental, economic, and political health of key developing nations. Case studies of Mexico, Egypt, Kenya, and the Philippines analyze Third World resource, environmental, and population problems, revealing the need for US policymakers to recognize US national interest in international environmental cooperation.