International Politics of the Asia Pacific

Name: International Politics of the Asia Pacific
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ISBN: 9780415474801

ISBN-10: 0415474809

ISBN-13: 9780415474801

Edition: 3rd 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Michael Yahuda

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This fully revised third edition of Michael Yahuda's extremely successful textbook brings the region bang up-to-date, introducing students to the international politics of the Asia-Pacific region since 1945. As well as assessing the post-cold War uncertainties that challenged balance and power with the region, Yahuda also examines the first decade of the new millennium which includes no let up on the 'war on terror', new political administrations in all the key player-states and increased cooperative security between some nations, polarised by volatile relationships between others. Anyalzing politics in terms of global, regional and local trends, this new edition features: In-depth…

Book details

List price: $37.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 1/28/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction to the third edition



The Cold War, 1945-89



The international politics of the Asia-Pacific


Introduction



The impact of the Cold War and the struggles for independence, 1945-54



The application of bipolarity, 1954-70



The period of tripolarity, 1971-89



The policies of the great powers



The United States and the Asia-Pacific



The Soviet Union/Russia and the Asia-Pacific



China and the Asia-Pacific



Japan and the Asia-Pacific



The post-Cold War period



The era of American pre-eminence



From unipolarity to multipolarity 1991-2010



The United States: from the end of the Cold War to the war on terrorism and beyond



China: China's ascent to global economic power and political influence



Japan: Coping with relative decline


Conclusion


Index