A History of Natural Resources in Asia
Author | : G. Bankoff |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2007-08-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230607538 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230607535 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Download or read book A History of Natural Resources in Asia written by G. Bankoff and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-08-20 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written about the wealth of nations, the history of unequal distribution and zones of affluence and deprivation within and between societies. This book explores why some Asian nations are more prosperous than others through an examination of how their interaction with and utilization of resources has changed over the centuries.