{"product_id":"geography-of-india-2","title":"Geography of India","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\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8170336007\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\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.0 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extensively revised and updated second edition of \u003cem\u003eGeography of India\u003c\/em\u003e presents a comprehensive exploration of the geographical factors shaping India’s physical, economic, cultural, and political landscapes. With an engaging and reader-friendly approach, the book delves into the physical environment, historical background, population dynamics, mineral and industrial resources, urbanization trends, ethnic diversity, cultural richness, and regional divisions of contemporary India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to serve not just as a geography textbook but also as a valuable general reference, it caters to students of South Asian Studies and anyone interested in understanding India’s evolving socio-economic and environmental realities. Drawing on a wealth of recent data, the author provides deep insights into India’s developmental processes—ranging from urban growth and agricultural advancements to industrial expansion, planning, and foreign trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents are systematically arranged, covering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, Status, and Location\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociety’s Geographical Basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultural Patterns, Population, Rural India, Urbanization, Political Geography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources \u0026amp; Economic Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agriculture, Minerals, Industries, Communication, Transport, and Trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Divisions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Himalayas, The Northern Plains, The Peninsula, The Coasts, and Islands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpilogue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerging India — An Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by clear maps and highly readable prose, this edition offers both academic depth and general accessibility. As noted by eminent scholars, it stands as an excellent modern introduction to India’s geography, enriched with perspectives that blend scholarly rigor with cultural authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRanjit Tirtha, Professor Emeritus of Geography at Eastern Michigan University, USA, has been teaching Geography in India and the United States since 1958. He has authored several significant works, including \u003cem\u003eSociety and Development in Contemporary India\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Science of Maps\u003c\/em\u003e (Hindi), and \u003cem\u003eAn Economic Geography of India\u003c\/em\u003e (Hindi). His expertise and experience make this work an authoritative resource for understanding India’s geographical and developmental dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50038432596272,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8170336007","price":712.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/51f6a7RJXoL.jpg?v=1756391848","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/geography-of-india-2","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}