Product Description

Michael Yahuda's extremely successful textbook introduces students to the International Politics of the Asia Pacific region since 1945.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #154817 in Books
• Published on: 2004-12-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 376 pages

From the Back Cover
Michael Yahuda's extremely successful textbook introduces students to the international politics of the Asia Pacific region since 1945. Divided into three parts: the first presents a chronological overview of developments since 1945, the new second part looks at the post-Cold War period, while the third focuses on the policies of the US, the USSR/Russia, China and Japan in the region. Yahuda analyses politics in terms of global, regional and local trends, combining narrative with analysis.

This second edition:

· is completely updated
· covers the economic crisis
· includes a new chapter on the emergence of the East Asian states as a significant force in world affairs, focusing on the role of lesser powers
· includes a short chapter looking at prospects post 2000 (considering competing frameworks for security, the strengths and weaknesses of US hegemony and the challenge of other powers, and the prospects for and implications of an East Asian economic recovery)

Customer Reviews

International Politics of Asia Pacific
The book arrived promptly and in excellent condition. However, I wasn't aware there were going to be some annotations on some pages. But, nevertheless, a good purchase. Thank you.