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OverviewUnderstanding Contemporary Asia Pacific provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most complex and rapidly changing regions in the world today. This thoroughly revised new edition reflects more than a decade of major developments in the region (encompassing China, Japan, the Koreas, and all of the ASEAN member states), including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. With accessible discussions of history, politics, economics, international relations, society, and culture, it provides the tools essential to understanding the dynamic Asia Pacific and its influence in the global arena. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Katherine Palmer KaupPublisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Edition: 2nd Revised edition Weight: 0.715kg ISBN: 9781626379275ISBN 10: 1626379270 Pages: 521 Publication Date: 30 March 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroducing Asia Pacific - K.P. Kaup. A Geographic Preface - S. Toops. The Historical Context - C. MacKerras. Political Systems - K.P. Kaup. Economies - K. Khandke. International Relations - D. McDougall. Civil-Military Relations - J. Woo. Environmental Challenges - D. Magee. Population and Urbanization - D. Forbes. Ethnicity - K.P. Kaup. The Role of Women - Y. Rodgers and N. Tanjeem. Religion - S. Britt. Looking Forward - K.P. Kaup.ReviewsPraise for the first edition: Provides a true survey of the region...The range of pertinent topics that make up the text cross disciplinary boundaries, offering a great deal of knowledge that is accessible and stimulating. -Helen Lansdowne, University of Victoria An essential introduction to a dynamic and increasingly significant region. -Guoli Liu, College of Charleston Praise for the first edition: ""Provides a true survey of the region...The range of pertinent topics that make up the text cross disciplinary boundaries, offering a great deal of knowledge that is accessible and stimulating."" —Helen Lansdowne, University of Victoria ""An essential introduction to a dynamic and increasingly significant region."" —Guoli Liu, College of Charleston Author InformationKatherine Palmer Kaup is James B. Duke Professor of Asian studies and politics and international affairs at Furman University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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