2004 ed. Emphasizes people, places, events, and developments that have had a lasting influence on Asia, also covering Asian relations with Western nations, the relations between nations within Asia, and also the flow of people, goods, and ideas within Asia and globally.

Detroit, Mich.: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2009
Information on the most populous country and most dynamic trade market in the world: the people, politics, economics, religion, philosophy, traditions, art, and literature of this ancient and enduring civilization are explored from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day.

Presents an authoritative and unprecedented look at the contrasts and similarities between the history, geography, politics, economy, culture, and society of North Korea and South Korea. It offers a wealth of new insights into North Korean life, as well as extensive explorations of Korean music, arts, language, cuisine, and popular culture, including the "Korean wave,” which began with the export of Korean television dramas to other parts of Asia and has spread South Korean culture around the world. Also included are sections on women's history and roles, class and ethnicity, and a wide range of contemporary issues.

2006 ed. A comprehensive overview of modern Buddhism across cultures, showing how this ancient religion has adapted to recent social and political change.

2008 ed. Examines the conflict between India and Pakistan from Independence to the present day, with an authoritative treatment that presents the issues even-handedly and from both countries`perspectives.

2001 ed. Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information.

2006 ed. Encompasses the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day.

1996 ed. Lists and describes more than 1,500 global cultures. It is the one of the primary resources for historical, social, political, economic, linguistic, religious, and other information on most cultures. Additional cultures are covered in the supplement (which is a separate resource)

Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2005
An informative work of historical and contemporary Chinese myths, including a collection of historical documents, detailing myths as they live and change in China today.

2003 ed. An introductory guide to the mythology of Japan, one of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of Japanese culture.

2006 ed. A comprehensive study of the history, politics, religion, economy, and culture of Pakistan.

Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 2007
An introduction to all facets of popular culture in China.

2006 ed. Explores the many aspects of Indian popular culture, going beyond the over-the-top musicals of Bollywood.

A chronological study of South Asia that emphasizes the effect of humans on their environment, and in return the influence of nature on the evolution of human society.

2006 ed. Information and analysis on the environmental forces that have helped shape the cultures of Southeast Asia.

A-Z dictionary of mythologies of the Asian continent. Major characters, places and events of Asian mythology, as well as certain relevant themes and cultural traditions are included. Click on "Connect to Online Resource" to access.

Drawing on over two decades of research, this encyclopedia covers the major issues confronting the Asian American community as a whole, and the specific ethnic identities within that community, from established groups such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans to newer groups such as Cambodian and Hmong Americans.