Last Days of the Mighty Mekong

Name: Last Days of the Mighty Mekong
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781783607198
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By Brian Eyler

Series: Asian Arguments

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Last Days of the Mighty Mekong follows Brian Eyler as he journeys from the river's source in China to its delta in southern Vietnam. Celebrated for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, the Mekong River supports over 70 million people and has sustained agriculture for centuries. Eyler explores the profound changes facing the river due to development policies, urbanisation, and a series of dams that threaten its ecosystem and the livelihoods dependent on it. Through conversations with locals, leaders, and policymakers, the book reveals the urgent struggle to protect the Mekong's unique environment.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in environmental issues, sustainable development, and Southeast Asian geopolitics. It will appeal to those who appreciate travel writing combined with in-depth reportage and anyone concerned about the impact of modernisation on fragile ecosystems and local communities.

A vivid account of how one of the most remote and naturally beautiful areas in the world is being wholly transformed by rapid industrial and urban development, the scale of which has never been seen before.

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Celebrated for its natural beauty and its abundance of wildlife, the Mekong River runs thousands of miles through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its basin is home to more than 70 million people and has for centuries been one of the world's richest agricultural areas and a biodynamic wonder. Today, however, it is undergoing profound changes. Development policies, led by a rising China in particular, aim to interconnect the region and urbanise the inhabitants. A series of dams will harness the river's energy while also stymieing its natural cycles and cutting off food supplies for swathes of the population.

In Last Days of the Mighty Mekong, Brian Eyler travels from the river's headwaters in China to its delta in Southern Vietnam to explore its modern evolution. Along the way, he meets the region’s diverse peoples, from villagers to community leaders, politicians to policymakers. Through conversations with them, he reveals the urgent struggle to save the Mekong and its unique ecosystem.

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Praised for its engaging travelogue style and balanced perspective, Last Days of the Mighty Mekong offers a compelling and timely examination of the challenges facing the river. Reviews highlight Eyler's nuanced approach, providing stimulating facts and vivid reporting. The book is recognised for making a powerful appeal to governments to reconsider their actions to prevent further ecological damage, capturing the urgency of preserving this vital waterway. Sources include China Dialogue, Council on Foreign Affairs, Diplomat, and South China Morning Post.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783607198

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zed Books Ltd

Illustration: 11 bw maps

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 384

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Brian Eyler Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature Series: Asian Arguments

About the Author

Brian Eyler is Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. He spent more than 15 years living and working in China and Southeast Asia and is widely recognized as a leading voice on environmental, energy, and water security issues in the Mekong region.

Last Days of the Mighty Mekong