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Record Nr.

UNINA9910763598803321

Autore

Ahmed Raquib

Titolo

Transforming Bangladesh : Geography, People, Economy and Environment / / edited by Raquib Ahmed, Abdullah Al-Maruf, J. Craig Jenkins

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023

ISBN

3-031-45093-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (172 pages)

Collana

World Regional Geography Book Series, , 2363-9091

Altri autori (Persone)

Al-MarufAbdullah

JenkinsJ. Craig

Disciplina

910.021

Soggetti

Geography

Environmental sciences - Social aspects

Human geography

Economic history

Economic geography

Asia - History

Regional Geography

Environmental Social Sciences

Human Geography

Economy-wide Country Studies

Economic Geography

History of South Asia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Introduction -- Index -- Glossary -- Part 1 Geo-Physical Dynamics -- Part 2 Bio-Physical Aspects -- Part 3 Changes in Society -- Part 4 Land Resource and Land Use Patterns -- Part 5 Towards Food Security and Food Self-sufficiency -- Part 6 Changing Popular Dynamics -- Part 7 Rural Settlement Pattern -- Part 8 Urbanization: A Future Challenge -- Part 9 Trade, Communication and Industries for Economic Growth -- Part 10 Bangladesh in Growing International Sharing -- Part 11 Natural Hazards and Changes in Livelihood Pattern



-- Part 12 Environmental Problems and Policies for Sustainable Living -- Part 13 Bangladesh Under Climate Change Threat -- Part 14 Development Policies and Future of Bangladesh.

Sommario/riassunto

This book focuses on the transformation of Bangladesh in respect to its people, geography, economy and environment. The authors discuss current problems such as vulnerability caused by environmental degradation in Bangladesh but also opportunities of this rapidly changing country. The book explains how the country is rapidly transforming from a rural subsistence agrarian based economic system to a new economic partner contributing to global processes. Bangladesh is presented as an example for the changes in the Global South, where a mismatch is often observed in linking resources and activities with environmental sustainability, possibly due to insufficient base-line knowledge. As faster growth is marginalizing resources to increase the GDP, the sustainability of resource exploitation is being questioned. The authors describe the vulnerable situation caused by possible sea-level rise, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, climate extremities, urbanization, and population displacement. This volume offers comprehensive knowledge about the geography and environment of Bangladesh and aims to help readers further investigate the issues and work on solutions. The book appeals to academics, professionals and students at all levels interested in Bangladesh as well as environmental problems and geographical issues in a rapidly transforming country. .