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America and the Pacific Rim
Gerald L. Houseman
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Description for America and the Pacific Rim
Paperback. This work provides a theory and explanation of the modern economic, political and social development of 20 Asian nations. It also offers an analysis of past, present and future US policy responses in the region. The author's thesis for the future incorporates a scaled-down role for the US. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; JPQB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 335.
Recognizing the dawning of the Pacific century and its implications for the United States, this textbook explores the economic, political, and social development of the countries of the Asia Pacific and analyzes past, present, and future U.S. policy responses. Houseman compares and contrasts various levels of development within the region, emphasizing especially trade, security, and human rights issues. He concludes with recommendations for U.S. policymaking acknowledging the realities of shrinking political and economic influence in the post-Cold War era.
Recognizing the dawning of the Pacific century and its implications for the United States, this textbook explores the economic, political, and social development of the countries of the Asia Pacific and analyzes past, present, and future U.S. policy responses. Houseman compares and contrasts various levels of development within the region, emphasizing especially trade, security, and human rights issues. He concludes with recommendations for U.S. policymaking acknowledging the realities of shrinking political and economic influence in the post-Cold War era.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847680238
SKU
V9780847680238
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99-15
About Gerald L. Houseman
Gerald L. Houseman is professor of political science at Indiana University and was a Fulbright scholar in Indonesia for 1993-94.
Reviews for America and the Pacific Rim
The book is easily one of the most well-written and interesting books I have read on the subject.
Young Suk Kim, Kean College of New Jersey A thorough and accurate treatment of a complex subject . . . readable and refreshing.
Stephen A. Douglas, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Young Suk Kim, Kean College of New Jersey A thorough and accurate treatment of a complex subject . . . readable and refreshing.
Stephen A. Douglas, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign