Nepal and Bangladesh: A Global Studies Handbook

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Often overshadowed on the world stage by issues surrounding India and Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh are nonetheless vital players in the theatre of Asia. This volume brings a refreshing level of clarity to a wide variety of topics surrounding both nations, including history, current affairs, business and economics, culture, literature, political science and travel. Written in a voice that speaks to general audiences, from secondary instructors to interested business people and travelers to the region, the handbook paints a portrait of both countries that is at once complete and accessible. Beginning with far-reaching narrative histories of both nations (Nepal from 500 BCE and Bangladesh from 300 BCE) the text also contains a compendium of important people and events and concludes with an exhaustive reference section.

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"This book is a welcome addition to the literature, as there is little on these two poverty-stricken countries of South Asia. It is useful for anthropology, cultural geography, and history courses, and this title is suitable for specialized and academic libraries where there is more demand." - American Reference Books Annual "This handbook is well written, informative, and interesting... Recommended. Academic, public, and high school collections." - Choice

Author Bio

Nanda R. Shrestha is a professor in the School of Business and Industry at Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL.