A History of Natural Resources in Asia: The Wealth of Nature

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349537446
• ISBN13: 9781349537440
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"