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

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 o...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bankoff, Greg (Editor), Boomgaard, Peter (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (304 pages)
ISBN:9780230607538
DOI:10.1057/9780230607538