Environment and Development in the Straits of Malacca
Published on 4. August 2005
224 pages
978-1-134-69227-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
22 s/w Tabellen
22 Tables, black and white
File size
3,52 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-69227-9 (9781134692279)
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Additional editions
Goh Kim Chuan | Mark Cleary
Environment and Development in the Straits of Malacca
Book
12/1999
1st Edition
Routledge
€65.79
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Content
1. Introduction: A Seaborne World Part one: The Shaping of the Environment 2. Physical structures 3. Landscapes, vegetation and soils Part two: Resources and Techniques 4. Resource use in the coastal and marine zone 5. Technology, resources and development Part three: Collective histories 6. Early maritime empires c700-1700 7. Colonial intensification and the rise of Singapore Part four: Collective opportunities 8. Economic development and political change 9. The Straits: the international dimension 10. Environmental issues and their management 11. Conclusion
