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Looks at the social nature of natural resources, in this case the tin industry in Malaysia. The British introduced commercial tin production to Malaysia in the 19th century, but even though other industries...
A antroduction and guide to the techniques of batik work, demonstrated by one of Malaysia’s leading batik artists, Najib Dawa.
Deforestation in the tropics has economic and social causes which differ from country to country. In most places there is a real or perceived conflict between economic development and rainforest...
Malaysia, along with Thailand and Indonesia, is a second-general newly industrialising country (NIC). Following the example of other coutnries in south-east Asia, Malaysia is investing heavily in factories...
Part 1 shows the kind of plants and animals to be found in the major habitats of tropical rainforests, including rivers, the forest margin, the litter layer and the canopy. Gives a picture of the diversity...
Looks at the Asian cities of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Singapore. Both are striving to be at the regional intersection of global economic matters, but while it is easy to see the futures of these cities...
Examines a world system rooted in the unequal distribution of wealth and power and shows how the issues affect people in the UK. 1: Shows work being done in Britain to increase awareness of how the wider...
Assesses the causes and effects of destroying tropical rainforests. Rural families of the Third World need firewood for fuel and timber is a valuable currency earner. Describes the efforts being made...
Ken Yeang and his partner Robert Hamzah formed their partnership in the 1970s in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their attention has been focused on tall buildings, and their research has led to the emergence of...
The decision to use English in countries where it is not the first language is controversial. English is often attacked for causing real social and cultural damage. In South Africa, some schools are refusing...
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