Examines the distinctive character and evolution of political systems, economic structures, and security relationships of East Asia, a dynamic region influencing global developments in the 21st century. This book places East Asian development in the historical circumstances that have underpinned its[...]

Fully revised, the second edition of this popular text provides an incisive and accessible survey of the key issues in world politics. Written by an international team of experts, the text includes new chapters on the media and international law, as well as updated chapters on pressing issues such a[...]

This book examines the distinctive evolution of the political and economic relationships of East Asia. It does this by placing East Asian development in the unique historical circumstances that have underpinned its rise to power over the last few decades. This detailed analysis provides the basis fo[...]