Understanding Australia's Neighbours. An Introduction To East And Southeast Asia

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2005
Edition: Reprint

Description: 248 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear and a water mark at top of pages present, but still a presentable copy and does not interfere with text. A good referece copy.

Publishers Description: Understanding Australias Neighbours is a comprehensive introduction to the study of Asia. Written thematically, it provides comparisons between Asian and Australian societies and encourages readers to think about Australias neighbours across a wide range of social, economic and historical contexts. Topics covered include: The nature of tradition and modernity Change to the family and religion The role of colonialism and nationalism in political change Nation-building Economic development International politics Globalisation Democracy and human rights. Fully revised and updated, it covers the regions response to the global financial crisis, war on terror and climate change. It features a brand new chapter on the rise of China, its changing dynamic with Japan and the US and what this means for the broader region and Australia. Written in an accessible and informative way, this is a book for all Australians who seek a better understanding of Australias neighbours in East and Southeast Asia. Features: Fully revised and updated, including a new chapter on the rise of China as a global and regional power Adopts a thematic approach and based on wide research in the social sciences, history and economics Written by leading experts in the study of East and Southeast Asia

ISBN: 9780521549417