This is an introduction to the economic, social and political processes and development issues in South Asia. The authors present summaries and research in an accessible manner for non-specialists. They aim to integrate students' understanding of South Asia with wider theoretical debates within geography, incorporating material by, and the voices of, people from South Asia. The text includes a glossary of regional-specific terms

A comprehensive introduction to the important economic, social and political processes and development issues in this extremely popular region. South Asia provides one of the world's most challenging development contexts and The authors take a different approach to most traditional development texts, making the latest research teacher friendly and presenting material in an accessible manner for non-specialists.