Description
Book SynopsisThis work provides a theory and explanation of the modern economic, political and social development of 20 Asian nations. It also offers an analysis of past, present and future US policy responses in the region. The author's thesis for the future incorporates a scaled-down role for the US.
Trade ReviewThe book is easily one of the most well-written and interesting books I have read on the subject. -- Young Suk Kim, Kean College of New Jersey
A thorough and accurate treatment of a complex subject . . . readable and refreshing. -- Stephen A. Douglas, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Awakening to the New Realities of Asia Chapter 3 Issues of Asian Economic Development and Trade Chapter 4 Security and Human Rights Issues Chapter 5 Japan: Powerhouse of Asia—and of the World Chapter 6 China and India: The Giants of Asia Chapter 7 The Asian "Tigers"—The Strong New Economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Malaysia—and the Hopefuls Who Want to Join Them Chapter 8 The Less-Developed Asia-Pacific Nations Chapter 9 ASEAN: A Future Asian Community of Nations? by Ardeth Maung Chapter 10 Coming to Terms with the New Realities of Asia
