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Levinson, David & Karen Christensen, eds. Encyclopedia of Modern Asia.(Book Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
6 vols. charts. maps. photos. reprods. chron. further reading. index. Web sites. CIP. Gale/Scribner's. 2002. PLB $695. ISBN 0-684-80617-7. LC 2002008712.
Gr 10 Up--This set aims "to provide readers with information and knowledge about modern Asia from an Asian perspective" and, as such, includes articles written by more than 800 specialists from some 60 countries. It includes only minimal coverage of Siberia, the Caucasus, and the nations of western Asia, the three exceptions being Turkey, Iraq, and Iran. Country entries begin with a paragraph about location and population, followed by generally lengthy articles that include a fact box. Broad topics, such as …
