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Category : Indonesia
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Indonesian Journal of Geography
Author: The Indonesian Journal of Geography
Author: Indonesia
Author: Howard W. BeersPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813185793
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
The need to find solutions to the grave economic and political problems faced by Indonesia presents a constant challenge. In this volume, scholars in a variety of fields study a broad spectrum of the problems of this new nation. Their overall focus centers on Indonesia's land and population with emphasis on the most efficient means of developing physical and human resources.
The Geography of Southeast Asia
Author: Thomas A. RumneyPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0761850082
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This book discusses the varied geographical aspects of Southeast Asia, an area that has long been of interest to geographers and other academics. This collection identifies, organizes, and presents various scholarly publications on subjects ranging from cultural-social geography, economic geography, historical geography, physical geography, political geography, and urban geography.
Modern Geography
Author: Gary S. DunbarPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131730831X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This book charts the developments in the discipline of geography from the 1950s to the 1980s, examining how geography now connects with urban, regional and national planning, and impacts on areas such as medicine, transport, agricultural development and electoral reform. The book also discusses how technical and theoretical advancements have generated a renewed sense of philosophic reflection – a concern closely linked with the critical examination and development of social theory.
Indian Geography in the 21st Century
Author: Ravi S. SinghPublisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443816256
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
This book, primarily a collection of statements on action agenda to be pursued in geography in India, consists of nineteen chapters exclusively authored by the young geographers. It is organised into five parts: Part I provides “The Contextual Orientation”, Part II contemplates on “Reshaping Geography Education”, Part III explores “Resurrecting Physical Geography”, Part IV looks at “Retrieving Human Geography”, and Part V: “The Summum Bonum” attempts to garland the emerging thoughts. The book seeks to provide a peep into the future Indian Geography and serve professional geographers, researchers, teachers and students alike.
The Indonesian Rural Economy
Author: Thomas R LeinbachPublisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
ISBN: 981230214X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
This book is the most up-to-date and authoritative work on Indonesias rural non-farm development characteristics and potential. The essays, by experts and well-known specialists in the field, emphasize the changing importance of off-farm income, employment contributions of small enterprises, the role of gender and mobility in entrepreneurial behaviour and the policy implications for rural non-farm enterprises. A unique feature is the use of case studies to provide insights and context for activities. The book is both a summary of current knowledge and a call for new inquiries on this critical theme.
Rural-Urban Integration in Java
Author: Vincent L. RotagéPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 042978614X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
First published in 2000, this volume draws from the result of the fieldwork conducted in Yogyakarta Special Region in 1991 and 1992, with the aim of assessing the consequences of the strengthening of urban-rural linkages upon local development in five hinterland communities and an emphasis on employment issues – especially with regard to diversification of the economy. Vincent Rotgé, Ryanto Rijanta and Ida Bagoes explore issues including non-permanent migrations, piedmont and mountain communities and the transition from an agrarian to an urban society.
Gis: Technology And Applications: Proceedings Of The Far East Workshop On Geographic Infomation Systems
Author: Beng Chin OoiPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814552917
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
During the past decade, we have witnessed the sharp increase in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial data analysis, particularly in the Far East. This proceedings is a compilation of papers that range from advanced applications of GIS to the development of GIS. The papers present new research problems and results, experience, and strategies in developing GIS projects.
Decentralization of government and forestry in Indonesia
Author: Thung, P.H.Publisher: CIFOR
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The decentralization program that Indonesia embarked on in 1998 continues to unfold through manifold, sometimes contradictory processes. This working paper presents a concise and up-to-date overview of the aims, dimensions and dynamics of decentralization