Author:
Shrestha, Nanda R.
Imprint:Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2002.
Descriptionxxi, 323 p. : illus., maps ; 24 cm.
Note:Maps -- Nepal: Narrative section -- Geography and history of Nepal -- Physical and human geography -- Ecology and regional division -- Monsoon and Nepali life -- Sketch of human habitation -- Historical profile -- Ancient history -- Medieval history -- Modern history -- Economy of Nepal: Government's role in the economy -- Economic planning and foreign aid -- Planning and some key economic sectors -- Conclusion; future prospects -- Nepali institutions -- Government and politics -- Dawn and death of democracy and economic stagnation -- Return of democracy and the multiparty system -- Nepal and the world -- Ethnic groups, castes, and social classes -- Ethnic groups -- Caste system -- Social classes and stratification -- Religion and society -- Hinduism -- Buddhism -- Education -- Education under Rana rule -- Education since 1951 -- Conclusion -- Nepali society and contemporary issues -- Family and kinship networks -- Women's status in society -- Gender relations -- Child labor -- Popular culture and recreation -- Hindi movies -- Western popular culture -- Drug use -- Recreational activities -- Internet -- Conclusion -- Reference materials: Key events in Nepali history -- Significant people, places, and events -- Nepali language, food, and etiquette -- Language -- Food and beverages -- Common Nepali dishes -- Common Nepali beverages -- Etiquette -- Nepal-related organizations -- Business and economic -- Culture, education, and exchange -- Nepal's government representatives in the United States -- Tourism -- Annotated bibliography of recommended works on NepalBangladesh: Narrative section -- Geography and history of Bangladesh -- Physical and human geography -- Climate and rainfall -- Forests -- Population -- History -- Early history -- Mughai (Islamic) rule -- British rule -- Pakistan period -- War for independence -- Independent Bangladesh Conclusion -- Economy of Bangladesh -- Agriculture -- Industry -- Service sector -- Poverty -- Public finance and foreign aid dependency -- Economic performance and barriers to growth -- Conclusion -- Bangladeshi institutions -- Government and politics -- Mujib era (1972-1975) -- Zia regime (1977-1981) -- Ershad regime (1991-1996) -- Sheikh Hasina regime (1996-2001) -- Second Begum Zia regime (2001-) -- Bangladesh and the world -- Ethnicity and social system -- Ethnic groups -- Social system -- Religion and society -- Education -- Educational system -- Literacy -- Religious education -- Conclusion -- Bangladeshi society and contemporary issues -- Culture of corruption and violence -- Other violence -- Women's status in society -- Child labor -- Popular culture and recreation -- Conclusion -- Reference materials: Key events in Bangladeshi history -- Significant people, places, and events -- Bangladeshi language, food, and etiquette -- Language -- Food and beverages -- Common Bangladeshi dishes -- Common Bangladeshi beverages -- Etiquette -- Bangladesh-related organizations -- Business and economics -- Culture, education, and exchange -- Bangladesh's government representatives in the United States -- Tourism -- Annotated bibliography of recommended works on Bangladesh.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-304) and index.
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