Part of the new Countries, Peoples & Cultures series from Salem Press, this title examines the Central, Southern, and Southeastern regions of the Asian continent. It provides valuable insights into the cultural, social, economic, historical, and religious practices of the region. It also includes in-depth profiles of: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.