International Relations of Asia |
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Contribution by:
| Shambaugh, David Acharya, Amitav Bersick, Sebastian Chanda, Nayan Simon, Sheldon W. Snyder, Scott Sutter, Robert White, Hugh |
Editor:
| Shambaugh, David Yahuda, Michael |
ISBN: | 978-0-7425-5696-6 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $77.95 |
Book Description:
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A second edition of this book is now available.As the world's most vital region, Asia embodies explosive economic growth, diverse political systems, vibrant societies, modernizing militaries, cutting-edge technologies, rich cultural traditions amid globalization, and strategic competition among major powers. As a result, international relations in Asia are evolving rapidly. In this deeply informed study, leading scholars offer the most current and definitive analysis available of...
More DescriptionA second edition of this book is now available.As the world's most vital region, Asia embodies explosive economic growth, diverse political systems, vibrant societies, modernizing militaries, cutting-edge technologies, rich cultural traditions amid globalization, and strategic competition among major powers. As a result, international relations in Asia are evolving rapidly. In this deeply informed study, leading scholars offer the most current and definitive analysis available of Asia's regional relationships. They set developments in Asia in theoretical context, assess the role of leading external and regional powers, and consider the importance of subregional actors and linkages. Students and policy practitioners alike will find this book invaluable for understanding politics in contemporary Asia.