Understanding contemporary Asia Pacific
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Understanding contemporary Asia Pacific
（Understanding : introductions to the states and regions of the contemporary world / Donald L. Gordon, series editor）
Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2007
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents of Works
- Introduction / Katherine Palmer Kaup
- Asia Pacific: a geographic preface / Ron D. Hill
- The historical context / Colin Mackerras
- Asia Pacific politics / Katherine Palmer Kaup
- The economies of Asia Pacific / Kailash Khandke
- International relations / Derek McDougall
- Military and security issues / Robert Sutter
- The environment / Peter Hills
- Population and urbanization / Dean Forbes
- Ethnicity / Katherine Palmer Kaup
- Women and development / Yana Rodgers
- Religion in Asia Pacific / Keri Cole
- Asia Pacific literature / Fay Beauchamp and Ely Marquez
- Trends and prospects / Brantly Womack
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Covering China, Japan, the Koreas, and all of the ASEAN member states, ""Understanding Contemporary Asia Pacific"" provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most complex and rapidly changing regions in the world today. This accessible, up-to-date volume is designed to be used as a core text for ""Introduction to Asia"" and ""Asian Politics"" courses and also as a supplement in a variety of discipline-oriented curriculums. The authors cover history, politics, economics, and international relations, as well as such topics as the role of the military, population and urbanization, environmental issues, women and development, ethnicity, and religion. Maps, photographs, suggestions for further reading, and an appendix of basic political data enhance the text.
Table of Contents
- Introduction - K.P. Kaup.
- Asia Pacific: A Geographic Preface - R. Hill.
- The Historical Context - C. MacKerras.
- Asia Pacific Politics - K.P. Kaup.
- The Economies of Asia Pacific - K. Khandke.
- International Relations - D. McDougall.
- Military and Security Issues - R. Sutter.
- The Environment - P. Hills.
- Population and Urbanization - D. Forbes.
- Ethnicity - K.P. Kaup.
- Women and Development - Y. Rodgers.
- Religion in Asia Pacific - K. Cole.
- The Literatures of Asia Pacific - F. Beauchamps and E. Marquez.
- Trends and Prospects - K.P. Kaup.
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