Asian studies: Issues and opportunities
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The growth and development of Asia studies in the UK as a field of scholarship is discussed. The way in which Asia played an important part in British higher education namely in the form of significant numbers of students from Asia, mostly from East Asia, who study at the British Universities is discussed. Due to globalization it is seen that Asian studies is respected and recognized in the British Universities as a major field of academic enquiry.
Publication Name: Asian Affairs
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0306-8374
Year: 2006
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Kashmir: A tale of two valleys
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The two valleys of Kashmir i.e. Kashmir Valley and Neelum or Kishenganga Valley are described along with the pace of social and environmental change across Kashmir and some of the practical priorities for Kashmiris. While the Kashmir Valley continues to change rapidly, the Neelum Valley has been largely left undeveloped as it extends across the Line of Control dividing Indian and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Publication Name: Asian Affairs
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0306-8374
Year: 2005
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The Indus: Life-blood of Pakistan
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The Indus is considered as the life-blood of Pakistan, which could not function without the support of this mighty river. Pakistan relies heavily upon the Indus for its economic prosperity and indeed the economic independence.
Publication Name: Asian Affairs
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0306-8374
Year: 2005
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