Australia's engagement with Asia / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 350.

Issues in society ; v. 350

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Australia--Relations--Asia.

Australia.

Asia--Relations--Australia.

Asia.

Australia--Strategic aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The pace and scale of Asia’s rise during the ‘Asian Century’ has been nothing short of staggering. Asia is on course to become the world’s largest economic region before the end of this decade, presenting Australia with a range of opportunities and challenges. This book aims to develop a better understanding of the economic, political and cultural interconnections that Australia has with its Asian neighbours. Trade and investment, education, language capability, defence and strategic policy are all key concerns in relation to Australia’s engagement with Asia. Improved Asia literacy is particularly important for young Australians who will need to develop skills to communicate and engage with the peoples of Asia in order to effectively live, work and learn in the region.

What are the implications of the Asian Century for Australia’s economic, social, political and strategic environments? Is Australia ready for the Asian Century?

Contents:

Chapter 1: Australia in the Asian century

Chapter 2: Trade and investment

Chapter 3: Defence and strategic policy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1921507985

9781921507984

OCLC:

828792802