TY  - GEN
AU  - Europa Publications
TI  - Handbook of South Asia : : political Development 
SN  - 9781138290785 (hbk)
U1  - 320.954  
KW  - Diplomatic relations
KW  - International economic relations
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - South Asia
KW  - Foreign economic relations
N1  - Includes index; List of Contributors, Introduction, SECTION ONE: Issues of Regional Importance, Political Islam in South Asia, SAARC and Regional Cooperation in South Asia, China's Growing Reach in South Asia, India-Pakistan Relations: History, Conflict and Contemporary Issues, The Politics of Water in South Asia SECTION TWO: Contemporary Political History: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Index
N2  - 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
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