Geography of Asia

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Ranjit Tirtha

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788170336914

• Pages: 440

• Binding: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches

• Release Date: 1 December 2001

• Publication Year: 2001

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book

"Asia: A Contemporary Geographical Survey" presents a comprehensive and systematic study of the Asian continent—its physical landscapes, cultural patterns, political divisions, and economic activities—with a special focus on the modern-day realities that shape the region.

Over the past four decades, Asia has undergone transformative changes in demographics, urbanisation, economic growth, and geopolitical dynamics. This book captures these shifts through:

• Detailed physical geography—climate, terrain, and natural resources.

• Human and cultural landscapes—population trends, languages, religions, and settlement patterns.

• Economic activities—agriculture, fishing, minerals, energy, and industrial growth.

• Regional divisions—in-depth coverage of Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia.

Illustrated with up-to-date statistical tables and carefully designed maps, the text reflects the author’s three decades of experience as a traveller, researcher, and educator in Asian geography.

Intended for students, educators, and general readers, it serves as both an academic resource and an engaging introduction to Asia’s diversity and complexity.

Contents Overview

1. The Natural Setting – Asia’s location, situation, and physical environments.

2. Human & Cultural Landscapes – Population, languages, religions, rural and urban settlements.

3. Economic Activities – Agriculture, fishing, mineral and energy resources, industrial development.

4. Nations of Asia – Detailed regional studies from the Arabian Peninsula to Japan and Central Asia.

5. Conclusion – Asia’s challenges and opportunities in the new millennium.

About the Author

Ranjit Tirtha, Professor Emeritus of Geography at Eastern Michigan University, has taught in both India and the United States since 1958. He is the author of several acclaimed works, including Society and Development in India, The Science of Maps, An Economic Geography of India, and Geography of India. His work is known for blending academic rigour with accessible explanations for a wide readership.