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Asia Pacific in World Politics

Derek McDougall
Asia Pacific in World Politics
ISBN: 978-1-58826-194-6
$59.95
ISBN: 978-1-58826-170-0
$24.50
2006/371 pages
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"Cogently written [this book] provides an excellent introduction to East and Southeast Asia. History is used creatively to cast a light on the current context in the Asia Pacific and [provide] clues about how the future could unfold."—Varun Sahni, Contemporary Southeast Asia

"McDougall provides an excellent prognosis of the likely future directions in Asia Pacific international politics.... A 'marker book' for recording where the US, China, and Japan stood in terms of the challenges in the Asia Pacific region between 1989 and 2006. Highly recommended. All levels."—Choice

"Excellent ... well written and up-to-date. This is a fine book for easily coming to grips with the history, politics, economics, and current international problems of East and Southeast Asia."—Ronald J. Hrebenar, University of Utah

DESCRIPTION

In this thorough, analytical introduction to Asia Pacific's dynamic role in contemporary world politics, Derek McDougall focuses on the region's major state actors—China, Japan, and the US—as well as on the conflicts involving Taiwan and Korea, developments in Southeast Asia, and the influences of Russia, Australia, and a range of international organizations.

McDougall covers a broad canvas, considering issues of security broadly defined, international political economy, human rights, development, health, drug trafficking, crime, refugees, and the environment. Following the model of his earlier The International Politics of the New Asia Pacific, he provides an accessible, timely assessment of the key elements in the international politics of the Asia Pacific region today.

Also of interest: Asia's New Regionalism by Ellen Frost.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Derek McDougall is associate professor in politics at the University of Melbourne. His numerous publications include Studies in International Relations and Historical Dictionary of International Organizations in Asia and the Pacific.

CONTENTS

  • Understanding Asia Pacific International Politics.
  • THE MAJOR POWERS IN THE REGION.
  • The United States.
  • China.
  • Japan.
  • The Japanese-US Relationship.
  • The Sino-US Relationship.
  • The Sino-Japanese Relationship.
  • CONFLICTS IN NORTHEAST ASIA.
  • Taiwan.
  • Korea.
  • CHANGING DYNAMICS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.
  • International Politics in Southeast Asia.
  • Indonesia.
  • OTHER KEY REGIONAL ACTORS.
  • Russia and Australia.
  • International Organizations.
  • CONCLUSION.
  • Emerging Themes.
LC: 2006020883
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