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Synopsis
The book explores the geographical factors that underlie the physical, economic, cultural, and political patterns of Indias vast and diverse landscapes. Discussion is focused on contemporary Indias physical environment, historical setting, population problems, mineral and industrial resources, urbanization, ethnic distributions, cultural diversity, and regional divisions. This popular book is intended to be not just a geography text but a general reader too. It will be useful for general courses in South Asian Studies and for those interested in Indias current affairs. The author well utilize an enormous amount of recent data to discuss various elements of Indian culture and society as well as the developmental processes (urbanization, agricultural and industrial development, planning and foreign trade) of that nation. The volume will serve as an excellent reference book...Useful selected bibliography. Choice It is an excellent modern introduction for the student or general re