Statistics, maps and world press articles provide the reader with current information on India and South Asia
Of all the countries in the world that are vital to the strategic and economic interests of the United States, Saudi Arabia is the least understood by the American people. Saudi Arabia's unique place in Islam makes it indispensable to a constructive relationship between the non-Muslim West and the Muslim world. For all its wealth, the country faces daunting challenges that it lacks the tools to…
General study on Japan - covers history, physical geography, social structure, living conditions, religious practice, education, culture, the arts, economy, industrial sector, agricultural sector, standard of living, trade, political system, politics, government, international relations, foreign policy, defence, administration of justice. Bibliography, diagrams, glossary, maps, organigrams, pho…
The authors combine colonial history with social history to provide a twofold analysis of the Southeast Asian region. Stressing comparative interpretations, the authors describe the growth of the colonial regimes, the Southeast Asian response to the West, the crucial period of Japanese occupation, and the difficulties of modern decolonization
An annual record for 1989 on the political developments in the Middle East, outlining the events and trends in the region. This volume is designed to be a continuing, up-to-date reference for scholars, researchers and analysts, policymakers, students and journalists.
An annual record for 1989 on the political developments in the Middle East, outlining the events and trends in the region. This volume is designed to be a continuing, up-to-date reference for scholars, researchers and analysts, policymakers, students and journalists.