The Far East and Australasia 2014
Europa Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85743-700-3 (ISBN)
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New content for the 2014 edition includes:
in-depth analysis of the tensions on the Korean peninsula, following the imposition of UN sanctions on North Korea in response to its third nuclear test
details of the transition to a new generation of leadership in the People’s Republic of China, led by President Xi Jinping
coverage of recent legislative and presidential elections, including those in Cambodia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines
Calendar of Political Events
A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments
General Survey
Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Topics include the rise of China, relations between the USA and the Asia-Pacific region, the security challenges of East and South-East Asia, inter-Korean relations, a survey of environmental affairs in the region and new essays examining the importance of ASEAN-led regional architecture and exploring the refugee politics of Australia .
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on each country containing:
essays on geography, history and the economy
an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education
a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions
a country-specific bibliography
An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them
Regional Information
includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel
a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific
a directory of research institutes specializing in the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region
Europa Publications
Part 1: General Survey. Regionalism in Asia. China’s Rise: Evolution and Implications. The Korean Peninsula: Conflict and Dialogue. The USA and the Pivot to Asia. The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia. Australia’s Refugee Politics. Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region. Part 2: Country Surveys. Australia. Brunei. Cambodia. The People's Republic of China. Chinese Special Administrative Regions: Hong Kong. Macao. Indonesia. Japan. Korea. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea. Laos. Malaysia. Mongolia. Myanmar (Burma). New Zealand. The Pacific Islands. The Philippines. Singapore. Taiwan. Thailand. Timor-Leste (East Timor). Viet Nam. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2013 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Far East and Australasia |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 280 mm |
| Gewicht | 2086 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Zeitgeschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85743-700-4 / 1857437004 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85743-700-3 / 9781857437003 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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