Download or read book Handbook of South Asia: Political Development written by Europa Publications and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-07 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook brings together essays that introduce the reader to the key issues in South Asian political development. Written by experts in their respective areas, the essays explore key aspects of political economy, political and economic change, and the complex diplomatic and security challenges of individual countries and the region as a whole. Essays discuss topics as wide-ranging as China’s growing reach in South Asia, political Islam, SAARC and water politics through the region. This well-researched Handbook is an essential reference tool for students and scholars of Political Science, International Relations and South Asian studies. With an introduction by Harsh V Pant.