Mekong River Delta: History, Geography, and Socioeconomics with Matthew Anderson

This episode was made possible by the generous donation of Chester Lenczewski III.

Matthew Anderson virtually joins Dr. Melissa Lenczewski to discuss the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. Starting from the period of the Angkor empire, the Mekong River has served as an important source of agriculture for the region, that eventually evolved to become a centerpiece of culture. The discussion spans to modern day, looking at the role cyclical rainy seasons as well as the geopolitics have in natural resource management.

Matthew Anderson serves as a senior biologist for the United States Geological Survey. His work specializes in leading development projects around the world.

Dr. Melissa Lenzcewski is Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth, Atmostphere, and Environment at Northern Illinois University and is the Acting Director for the Center for Southeast Asian Studies.

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