{"product_id":"the-himalayas-an-encyclopedia-of-geography-history-and-culture-hardcover","title":"The Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Hund\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thorough and detailed resource that describes the history, culture, and geography of the Himalayan region, providing an indispensable reference work to both general readers and seasoned scholars in the field.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a convenient and authoritative reference for anyone exploring the region and seeking to better understand the history, events, peoples, and geopolitical details of this unique area of the world. It explores the geography and details of the demographics, discusses relevant historical events, and addresses socioeconomic movements, political intrigues and controversies, and cultural details as to give an overarching impression of the region as a coherent and cohesive whole. Readers will come away with a vastly heightened understanding of the geographical region we recognize as the Himalayas, and grasp the issues of geography, history, and culture that are central to contemporary understandings of the human culture in the region. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe alphabetically arranged and succinct entries provide easy access to detailed, authoritative information. Additionally, sidebars throughout the book relate compelling facts that point readers to new and interesting avenues of exploration. The volume also includes a chronological overview of the region, ten primary source documents, and a comprehensive bibliography of supporting works.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew J. Hund\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, was professor of sociology at the United Arab Emirates University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames A. Wren\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, retired as professor of Asian and comparative literature from San Jose State University.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10.1 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602671427628,"sku":"9781440839382","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-himalayas-an-encyclopedia-of-geography-history-and-culture-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}