The rise of East Asia : critical visions of the Pacific century / edited by Mark T. Berger and Douglas A. Borer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Berger, Mark T., 1955-

Borer, Douglas A., 1962-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

East Asia.

Southeast Asia.

Physical Description:

xi, 308 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1997.

Summary:

There is great interest in the Pacific Century and its implications for the future. In this exciting new study many of the ideas and expectations associated with the Pacific Century are placed under critical scrutiny. The book includes studies of particular countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. The authors analyzes the economic and political trends in the region, the reasons behind its rise and its importance on a global scale. The Rise of East Asia examines what is sure to be an historic turning point with immense significance world-wide. This book will be of interest to anyone concerned about the new approaches to and the debate about the rise of east Asia and the coming of the Pacific Century.-- Provides an invaluable overview of the most important issues-- Moves beyond the dominant narratives of the subject

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415161673

0415161681

OCLC:

35360897