{"product_id":"geography-of-asia-1","title":"Geography of Asia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranjit Tirtha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170336921\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.4 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 January 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year (Original):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSale Territory:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Asia: A Contemporary Geographical Survey\"\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive, systematic exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e of Asia—its physical environment, cultural patterns, political structures, and regional divisions—presented with a strong focus on \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary developments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past four decades, Asia has emerged as a dynamic and transformative region. This book examines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical geography\u003c\/strong\u003e — climate, terrain, and natural resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuman and cultural landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e — population growth, language diversity, religions, and settlement patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEconomic activities\u003c\/strong\u003e — agriculture, fishing, mineral and energy resources, and industrialisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e — detailed coverage of Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is enhanced with \u003cstrong\u003eup-to-date statistical tables and detailed maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the author’s \u003cstrong\u003ethree decades of experience\u003c\/strong\u003e as a traveller, researcher, and teacher in Asian geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003estudents, educators, and general readers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this work serves as a solid foundation for understanding the complexity and diversity of Asia’s geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Natural Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e – Asia’s situation and physical features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuman \u0026amp; Cultural Landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Population patterns, languages, religions, rural and urban settlements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEconomic Activities\u003c\/strong\u003e – Agriculture, fishing, minerals, energy, and industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNations of Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e – Detailed studies of key regions and countries, from the Arabian Peninsula to Japan and Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e – Asia’s role and challenges in the new millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanjit Tirtha\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor Emeritus of Geography at Eastern Michigan University, has been teaching in \u003cstrong\u003eIndia and the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e since 1958. He has authored several influential works, including \u003cem\u003eSociety and Development in India\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Science of Maps\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAn Economic Geography of India\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGeography of India\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his clear explanations and scholarly depth, he combines academic precision with readability for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50038574252336,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788170336921","price":336.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/9788170336921.jpg?v=1756391828","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/geography-of-asia-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}