Environment and Development in the Straits of Malacca (Routledge Studies in Development and Society) - Hardcover

Chuan, Goh Kim; Cleary, Mark

 
9780415172431: Environment and Development in the Straits of Malacca (Routledge Studies in Development and Society)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415172438 ISBN 13: 9780415172431
Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

This unique study is the first in depth examination of the environment and development of the Straits. Taking an integrative approach, the book argues that the region has an underlying unity which political divisions (between Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore) disguise. Its emphasis is on three major elements: first, a study of the historical geography of the region illustrates its role as a sea-corridor which connected the markets of India and China. Secondly, that contemporary patterns of economic development and trade have continued to increase the strategic importance of the region. Finally, the text highlights the major environmental problems, such as pollution, traffic and tourism, that now threaten the sea and coastline.

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Goh Kim Chuan, Mark Cleary

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415172438
ISBN 13 
9780415172431
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224