Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 476 g
Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 476 g
Reihe: Routledge Studies in Development and Society
ISBN: 978-0-415-17243-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Its emphasis is on three major elements: first, a study of the historical geography of the region illustrates its role as a sea-corridor which connected the markets of India and China. Secondly, that contemporary patterns of economic development and trade have continued to increase the strategic importance of the region. Finally, the text highlights the major environmental problems, such as pollution, traffic and tourism, that now threaten the sea and coastline.
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Fachgebiete
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Entwicklungsstudien
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Entwicklungspolitik, Nord-Süd Beziehungen
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltmanagement, Umweltökonomie
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction: A Seaborne World Part one: The Shaping of the Environment 2. Physical structures 3. Landscapes, vegetation and soils Part two: Resources and Techniques 4. Resource use in the coastal and marine zone 5. Technology, resources and development Part three: Collective histories 6. Early maritime empires c700-1700 7. Colonial intensification and the rise of Singapore Part four: Collective opportunities 8. Economic development and political change 9. The Straits: the international dimension 10. Environmental issues and their management 11. Conclusion