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Overview"Many studies of Asia-Pacific security are marked by pessimism and continuing belief in the virtues of a balance of power. ""Pacific Asia?"" goes against the grain by pointing to a number of positive developments - especially economic - in regional relationships, the absence of an arms race, the growth of multilateral groups and an emerging consensus on the importance of nonmilitary paths to national security. Above all, Mel Gurtov stresses a definition of security that focuses on basic human needs, social justice and environmental protection. The author disagrees with proponents of a China threat, criticizes US cold war notions of security through forward-based power, and argues for new efforts at regional dialogue based on multilateral co-operation, sensitivity to Asian nationalism, and a role for Japan as a ""global civilian power""." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mel GurtovPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9780742508514ISBN 10: 074250851 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 17 December 2001 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly 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 ContentsReviewsWithin the context of a burgeoning literature on Asian security, this book is wise, welcome, and timely. It suggests a range of preventive policies that are workable, globally humanist, and culturally appropriate. Journal Of Asian Studies Author InformationMel Gurtov is professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University. He is editor-in-chief of Asian Perspective, an international affairs quarterly journal. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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