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Book SynopsisThis book argues that the 21st century will witness a fundamental global shift in economic and military hegemonic power from the U.S.-European sphere to the U.S.-Asia-Pacific region. Geography, hegemony, and politics will represent the foundational pillars for change, progress, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Trade ReviewThe author identifies the major challenges, dangers and prospects of an Asia-Pacific rising and concludes that mutual commitment and the eradication of the potential roots of war - geography, hegemony and politics - can avoid another global disaster.... The book will appeal primarily to the general reader... Recommended. -- S.A. Kochanek * CHOICE, June 2010 *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgements Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Overview Chapter 4 Part I: Hegemonic Power in Asia-Pacific Part 5 Chapter 1: Geography, Hegemony, and Politics: Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century Part 6 Chapter 2: EASTO: East-Asia Security and Trade Organization Chapter 7 Part II: Significant Powers in Asia-Pacific Part 8 Chapter 3: Australia: The Age of Rudd Part 9 Chapter 4: Japan: The Uncertain Rising Sun Part 10 Chapter 5: South Korea: Caught Between Giant Elephants Part 11 Chapter 6: China: Revolution and Power Part 12 Chapter 7: America: The Fragile Empire Chapter 13 Part III: The 'Asia-Pacific Century' Part 14 Chapter 8: Asia-Pacific Rising: The Challenges, Dangers, and Prospects in the 21st Century Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 About the Author
