Lim, Anthony M.

Asian civilization : discovering the mysteries of Asia : a student's manual / Anthony M. Lim [and] Josielyn M. Mendoza - Mandaluyong City : Books Atbp. Publishing, c2014 - x, 149 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface -- Introduction: the meaning of history, culture and civilization -- Concept of Asia: geographical setting culture and people -- Geography of Asia -- Asia's landforms, rivers and linkages -- Asia's climate, ecosystem and natural resources -- Asia's cultural landscapes and natural wonders -- Asia's people, a mixture of races -- Asian characteristics and contributions to humanity -- The Paleolethic and Neolithic Age in Asia -- West Asia: Mesopotamian Civilization -- South Asia: Ancient India -- East Asia: China -- East Asia: Japan -- Southeat Asia: Thailand -- Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore -- Bibliography

"It is the purpose of this study that, in dealing with the past and present events of Asia, the students would then be able to develop a greater realization of the pride and dignity in being Asian, and also being a Filipino." - Preface

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CIVILIZATION, ORIENTAL--HISTORY

LB 253 .L56 2014