Encyclopedia of modern Asia
- ISBN: 9780684806174
- Editorial: Charles Scribner's
- Fecha de la edición: 2002
- Lugar de la edición: Reading. Estados Unidos de Norteamérica
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Volumen: 6
- Idiomas: Inglés
This 6-volume set examines the recent history of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Japan, China and the many other Asian nations and geographic regions that play a role in our world. With articles written by scholars native to Asia#many translated into English#this work presents a variety of perspectives on history, culture, and politics from the post-1850 period to today. The encyclopedia places particular emphasis on modern Asia#s importance to today#s interconnected world, with entries on Asian business, human rights issues, environmental concerns, the role of women in Asian societies, migration and many other topics. No other single source offers this level of coverage
Ed. by David Levison