A History of Natural Resources in Asia: The Wealth of Nature - by G. Bankoff, P. Boomgaard
Book Description 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. Product Details Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan (October 11, 2007) Language: : English Hardcover : 304 pages ISBN-10 : 1403977364 ISBN-13 : 978-1403977366 Item Weight : 1.37 pounds Dimensions : 5.98 x 0.81 x 9.02 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,665,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #975 in Urban & Regional Economics (Books) #2,581 in Environmental Engineering (Books) #4,321 in Natural History (Books) Author(s) Biography GREG BANKOFF is Associate Professor of History, University of Auckland, New Zealand. PETER BOOMGAARD is Senior Researcher, KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean
