Bangladesh: Reflections on the Water (Essential Asia) (Essential Asia Series) Book

"This is a love story based on the author's ongoing affair with an exotic land.... [Novak] captures the reader's attention, admiration and sympathy and then describes straightforwardly the external and internal elements of thinking and policy that are detrimental to the country's survival." -- Foreign Service Journal"... personal and well-informed analysis... Another fine addition to the 'Essential Asia Series'." -- Asiaweek"This rich meditation on the land and people but especially the waters of Bangladesh is a masterpiece of journalism." -- The Reader's Review"... beautiful, even lyrical account... " -- Orbis"As an introduction to Bangladesh this book is invaluable... " -- Current HistoryA positive and hopeful presentation of Bangladesh by a writer who loves the country while recognizing its many faults. It is both a scholar's and an insider's view of Bangladesh, its history, geography, politics, and culture.Read More