- Paperback: 60 pages
- Publisher: McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company (November 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0939923602
- ISBN-13: 978-0939923601
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
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Book Description
Madagascar presents a lucid view of an intriguing, simple, and struggling country that is unique in many respects. "There is no other place like it," states author Dr. Daniel Gade, and readers will be extensively enlightened as they journey through this land of red landscapes, strange animals, traditional cultures blended from Indonesian and African sources, and optimism amidst social change and enormous difficulties.
Gade introduces the reader first to the natural landscape of Madagascar, "The Great Red Island." while relating important categories of landforms, weather, water and vegetation to the human presence. Next, the major cultural sources and traditions of Madagascar are identified, and these are followed by a review of modern Malagasy society and economy. The book concludes with a forward-looking assessment of the current and near future status of the island country as a member of the world community of nations.
About the Author
Dr. Daniel W. Gade, a member of the faculty of the Department of Geography at the University of Vermont, is a recognized authority on the geography of Madagascar.
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This review is from: Madagascar: The American Geographical Society's Around the World (Paperback)
Despite its small size, this book is a very good primer on the island of Madagascar. It covers geology, climate, and the people and animals that live on the "Red Island." A good book to read before you go to Madagascar.
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