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51st ed. : 2020 ISBN 9780367175207
内容説明
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography.
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
an index of regional organizations.
目次
Part 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.
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37th ed. : 2006 ISBN 9781857433173
内容説明
A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
* Essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region
* Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political developments
* Presents over 1,000 pages of statistics, directory material and expert analysis.
Part One: General Survey
* Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Essays include: Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region; Population and Human Development Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region; Recent Economic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region; Environmental Issues of Asia and the Pacific and The Asian-Pacific Community in the Pacific Century.
Country Surveys
* Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography.
Regional Information
* Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.
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38th ed. : 2007 ISBN 9781857433814
内容説明
A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
* Essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region
* Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political developments
Part One: General Survey
* Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Essays include: Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region; Population and Human Development Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region; Recent Economic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region; Environmental Issues of Asia and the Pacific and The Asian-Pacific Community in the Pacific Century.
Country Surveys
* Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography.
Regional Information
* Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.
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39th ed. : 2008 ISBN 9781857434279
内容説明
A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region
Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political developments.
Part One: General Survey
Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: regional security issues, human rights, environmental issues, recent economic trends and USA's relations with the Asia-Pacific region.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography.
Regional Information
Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.
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40th ed. : 2009 ISBN 9781857434750
内容説明
Now in its fortieth edition
a systematic survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 23 Pacific Islands
essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region
keeps up to date with current economic and political developments.
General Survey
Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: the USA's relations with the Asia-Pacific region, regional security issues, human rights, environmental issues and recent economic trends.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education
a select bibliography.
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia
an index of regional organizations.
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41st ed. : 2010 ISBN 9781857435337
内容説明
Now in its forty first edition
a systematic survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 23 Pacific Islands
essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region
keeps up to date with current economic and political developments.
General Survey
Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: the Rise of China, the USA's relations with the Asia-Pacific region, Regional Security Issues, Human Rights, Environmental Issues of the Asia Pacific Region.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education
a select bibliography.
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia
an index of regional organizations.
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42nd ed. : 2011 ISBN 9781857435719
内容説明
The Far East and Australasia 2011 presents:
a systematic survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with a survey of 22 Pacific Islands
essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region
keeps up to date with current political and economic developments.
General Survey
Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: China's Rise: Evaluation and Implications, The USA's Relations with the Asia-Pacific Region, The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia, Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region, Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, election commission, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education
a select bibliography.
An entire section of the volume is dedicated to the Pacific Islands. This includes specially commissioned essays examining issues of particular importance to the Pacific Islands.
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia
an index of regional organizations.
目次
- Part 1: General Survey. China's Rise: Evolution and Implications. The USA's Relations with the Asia-Pacific Region. The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia. Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region. Environmental Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region. Part 2: Country Surveys. Australia. Brunei. Cambodia. The People's Republic of China. Chinese Special Administrative Regions - Hong Kong. Macao. China - Taiwan. Indonesia. Japan. Korea. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea. Laos. Malaysia. Mongolia. Myanmar (Burma). New Zealand. The Pacific Islands: Australian Pacific Territories
- Fiji
- French Pacific Overseas Collectivities
- Other French Pacific Overseas Territory
- Kiribati
- The Marshall Islands
- The Federated States of Micronesia
- Nauru
- New Zealand Pacific Territory
- New Zealand Pacific: Associated States
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- United Kingdom Pacific Territory
- US Commonwealth Territory in the Pacific
- US External Territories in the Pacific
- Vanuatu. The Philippines. Singapore. Thailand. Timor-Leste (East Timor). Viet Nam. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific.
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43rd ed. : 2012 ISBN 9781857436303
内容説明
The Far East and Australasia 2012 is a survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific Islands. It is essential reading for anyone with a professional interest in the region and keeps users up-to-date with current political and economic developments.
The new 2012 edition provides detailed coverage of events over the past year, including:
elections in May 2011 and appointment of a new cabinet in Singapore
the devastating tsunami in Japan in March 2011 and the release of radioactive material from the damaged nuclear power plant
the unexpected resignation of the Primer Minister of Laos, Bouasone Bouphavanh, in December 2010, and subsequent appointment of Thongsing Thammavong
the North Korean assault on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong last November.
General Survey
Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: China's Rise: Evaluation and Implications; The USA's Relations with the Asia-Pacific Region; The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia; Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region; and Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, election commission, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education
a select bibliography.
An entire section of the volume is dedicated to the Pacific Islands. This includes specially commissioned essays examining issues of particular importance to the Pacific Islands.
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia
an index of regional organizations.
目次
- Part 1: General Survey.Part 2: Country Surveys. Australia. Brunei. Cambodia. The People's Republic of China. Chinese Special Administrative Regions - Hong Kong. Macao. China - Taiwan. Indonesia. Japan. Korea. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea. Laos. Malaysia. Mongolia. Myanmar (Burma). New Zealand. The Pacific Islands: Australian Pacific Territories
- Fiji
- French Pacific Overseas Collectivities
- Other French Pacific Overseas Territory
- Kiribati
- The Marshall Islands
- The Federated States of Micronesia
- Nauru
- New Zealand Pacific Territory
- New Zealand Pacific: Associated States
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- United Kingdom Pacific Territory
- US Commonwealth Territory in the Pacific
- US External Territories in the Pacific
- Vanuatu. The Philippines. Singapore. Thailand. Timor-Leste (East Timor). Viet Nam. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific.
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44th ed. : 2013 ISBN 9781857436624
内容説明
This comprehensive survey, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
The 2013 edition includes:
coverage of recent elections, including those in Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea
expert analysis of the accession to power of Kim Jong Un in North Korea
in-depth coverage of the progress of President Thein Sein's reform agenda in Myanmar
General Survey
Essays exploring regional issues include the rise of China, the USA's increasing strategic focus on the Pacific region, the security challenges of East and South-East Asia, inter-Korean relations, human rights issues and a survey of environmental affairs in the region.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands.
Regional Information
Includes major international organizations and research institutes active in the region, a detailed survey of major commodities and select bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals.
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45th ed. : 2014 ISBN 9781857437003
内容説明
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
New content for the 2014 edition includes:
in-depth analysis of the tensions on the Korean peninsula, following the imposition of UN sanctions on North Korea in response to its third nuclear test
details of the transition to a new generation of leadership in the People's Republic of China, led by President Xi Jinping
coverage of recent legislative and presidential elections, including those in Cambodia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Topics include the rise of China, relations between the USA and the Asia-Pacific region, the security challenges of East and South-East Asia, inter-Korean relations, a survey of environmental affairs in the region and new essays examining the importance of ASEAN-led regional architecture and exploring the refugee politics of Australia .
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
目次
Part 1: General Survey. Regionalism in Asia. China's Rise: Evolution and Implications. The Korean Peninsula: Conflict and Dialogue. The USA and the Pivot to Asia. The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia. Australia's Refugee Politics. Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region. Part 2: Country Surveys. Australia. Brunei. Cambodia. The People's Republic of China. Chinese Special Administrative Regions: Hong Kong. Macao. Indonesia. Japan. Korea. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea. Laos. Malaysia. Mongolia. Myanmar (Burma). New Zealand. The Pacific Islands. The Philippines. Singapore. Taiwan. Thailand. Timor-Leste (East Timor). Viet Nam. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories.
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46th ed. : 2015 ISBN 9781857437393
内容説明
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
New for 2015:
details of developments around the 12th successful coup in Thailand since 1932
coverage of the parliamentary and presidential elections in Indonesia, leading to the election of Joko Widodo as the country's next President
analysis of the tensions surrounding China's territorial claims in the South and East China Seas.
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography.
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
an index of regional organizations.
目次
Part 1: General Survey. China's Rise: Evolution and Implications Robert Sutter. The Korean Peninsula: Conflict and Dialogue Aidan Foster-Carter. Whatever Happened to the Pivot?: The USA's Evolving Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region Mark Beeson. The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia Andrew T. H. Tan. Australia's Refugee Politics Kim Huynh. Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region Ross Steele. Regionalism in Asia Anthony Milner. Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.
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47th ed. : 2016 ISBN 9781857437904
内容説明
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography.
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
an index of regional organizations.
目次
Part 1: General Survey
Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.
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48th ed. : 2017 ISBN 9781857438505
内容説明
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography.
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
an index of regional organizations.
目次
Part 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.
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49th ed. : 2018 ISBN 9781857438819
内容説明
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography.
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
an index of regional organizations.
目次
Part 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.
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50th ed. : 2019 ISBN 9781857439441
内容説明
This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography.
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
an index of regional organizations.
目次
Part 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.
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