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OverviewMost 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 U.S. Cold War notions of security through forward-based power, and argues for new efforts at regional dialogue based on multilateral cooperation, 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: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.472kg ISBN: 9780742508507ISBN 10: 0742508501 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 20 February 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Abbreviations Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 The New Face of Security in Post-Cold War Asia Chapter 4 Sources of Security and Insecurity Chapter 5 The Asian Way Chapter 6 China Rising: Threat or Opportunity? Chapter 7 Japan: Dependent Nationalism Chapter 8 The Two Koreas: Uneasy Coexistence Chapter 9 The United States and East Asia Chapter 10 Toward a More Pacific Asia Chapter 11 Bigliography Chapter 12 IndexReviewsWithin 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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