{"product_id":"transforming-bangladesh-raquib-ahmed-9783031450921","title":"Transforming Bangladesh: Geography, People, Economy and Environment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBangladesh 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume offers comprehensive knowledge about the geography and environment of Bangladesh and aims to help readers further investigate the issues and work on solutions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raquib Ahmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3031450922\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783031450921\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.02h x 8.27w x 0.63d","brand":"Raquib Ahmed","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44920161140991,"sku":"9783031450921","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f9c4a029-dffd-4488-ad45-8291654e34e9.jpg?v=1710360340","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/transforming-bangladesh-raquib-ahmed-9783031450921","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}