Dean W. Collinwood

Global Studies: Japan and the Pacific Rim

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Produktbeschreibung

This edition includes country reports, current statistics, and background essays on the Pacific Rim, the Pacific Islands, and Japan. It also features a wide selection of carefully selected articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world and an annotated list of World Wide Web sites guides students to additional resources. Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online/) is a student Web site designed to support Global Studies titles.

Produktdetails

• Global Studies
• Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC
• Revised
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: April 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 275mm x 208mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 535g
• ISBN-13: 9780072432961
• ISBN-10: 0072432969
• Artikelnr.: 21573456

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The Pacific Rim: Diversity and Interconnection Map: Pacific Rim The Pacific Islands: Opportunities and Limits Map: Pacific Islands Japan: Driving Force in the Pacific Rim Map: Japan Japan Statistics Country Reports Australia (Commonwealth of Australia); Brunei (Negara Brunei Darussalam); Cambodia (State of Cambodia); China (People's Republic of China); Hong Kong; Indonesia (Republic of Indonesia); Laos (Lao People's Democratic Republic); Macau; Malaysia; Myanmar (Union of Myanmar); New Zealand (Dominion of New Zealand); North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea); Papua New Guinea (Independent State of Papua New Guinea); Philippines (Republic of the Philippines);p Singapore (Republic of Singapore); South Korea (Republic of Korea); Taiwan (Republic of China); Thailand (Kingdom of Thailand); Vietnam (Socialist Republic of Vietnam) Articles from the World Press Regional Articles 1. Asia
a Civilization in the Making
Masakazu Yamazaki
Foreign Affairs
July/August 1996. According to Masakazu Yamazaki
modernity is the force that will bring about the convergence of East and West in the Pacific Basin region. Born in the West
modernity has radically transformed both East and West in this century. In order to have historical relevance
the Pacific sphere must
and it is hoped that it will
serve as a transitional stronghold
helping to overcome fanatic nationalism and fundamentalism in all its forms. 2. Controlling Economic Competition in the Pacific Rim
Charles W. Kegley Jr.
USA Today Magazine (Society for the Advancement of Education)
May 1998. China
Japan
and the United States are the big three economic powers in the Pacific Rim
and they must learn to cooperate economically
politically
and militarily if prosperity is to succeed. A unified collective spirit in the Pacific Rim
and in the entire global system in the twenty-first century
is the responsibility of these big three powers. 3. South-East Asia: The Tigers That Changed Their Stripes
Paul Markillie
The Economist
February 12
2000. In southeast Asia
the economic pendulum has swung back to the positive. As this article points out
the pressure for economic reform has lessened
but democracy may evolve in many of the region's countries. 4. Self-Inflicted Wounds
Hilton Root
The National Interest
Winter 1999-2000. With the global financial crisis came a reassessment of how crucial information must be managed. 5. Cradling Commerce
Margot Cohen
Far Eastern Economic Review
June 10
1999. The women in Southeast Asia have proven to be key players in the economies of the region's countries. Margot Cohen examines the role that Asian women have played throughout history. 6. Japanese Roots
Jared Diamond
Discover
June 1998. The Japanese are very unique and distinctive in their culture and environment. Just who are they
and where did they come from? Jared Diamond examines some of the questions of Japanese roots. 7. Reinventing Japan . . . Again
Frank B. Gibney
Foreign Policy
Summer 2000. Frank Gibney looks at the dynamic culture of Japan. He reviews its resiliency to correct its economy and to undergo truly radical transformations. 8. Japan: A Rising Sun?
M. Diana Helweg
Foreign Affairs
July/August 2000. Japan has a true potential to revolutionize their economy. In this article
the author examines the dynamics of this enormous overhaul of Japan's financial sector. 9. Keeping Investors Coming: The Makeup of Foreign Direct Investment in Asia Changes Dramatically
James T. Areddy
The Asian Wall Street Journal
May 15-21
2000. Foreign investors must have enough confidence in Asian economies to continue to dedicate funds to that area. However
more privatization and liberalization must be realized to ensure that foreign direct investments stay in place. 10. The Privilege of Choosing: The Fallout From Japan's Economic Crisis
Masaru Tamamoto
World Policy Journal
Fall 1998. The well being of Japan's economy has a tremendous effect
not only of Asia's economy but the economy of the entire world as well. 11. Who Wants to Be A Volunteer?
Hoshino Masako
Look Japan
August 2000. The history of volunteerism in Japan is reviewed in this article by Hoshino Masako. In addition
Masako considers the reasons for today's surge in interest in nonprofit activities. 12. The Difficulty of Apology: Japan's Struggle with Memory and Guilt
Shuko Ogawa
Harvard International Review
Fall 2000. Japan's World War II occupation of a substantial part of Asia left indelible scars. How current Japanese citizens view this period of their history is reviewed by Shuko Ogawa in this article. 13. Arthritic Nation
Peter Landers
Far Eastern Economic Review
July 16
1998. The conservative habits of Japan's aging population have a lot to do with why Japan can't seem to restructure its economy. 14. State of the Staple: Changing Conditions in Japan's Rice Markets
Shogenni Shin'ichi
Look Japan
June 1997. Japan has a marked lack of self-sufficiency when it comes to food. As a result
there has been a renewed emphasis on the importance of rural
agricultural villages to Japanese society. 15. A Continental Divide: Who Owns Aboriginal Lands?
Lindsey Arkley
The Christian Science Monitor
December 8
1997. In Australia the rights of native Aborigines have come under recent debate. The Aboriginal ownership of a great deal of Australia's land mass has created a national political crisis. 16. Burma: Constructive Engagement in Cyberspace?
Christina Fink
Cultural Survival Quarterly
Winter 1998. Burma (renamed Myanmar by the ruling military junta) is a place where propaganda and rumors abound and hard facts remain elusive. This fact is compound by Burma's lack of direct Internet access. 17. Living With the Colossus: How Southeast Asian Countries Cope With China
Ian James Storey
Parameters
Winter 1999-2000. This article examines how the ten members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to cope with the rise of China. 18. Solving the Tibetan Problem
Tsering Shakya
Time
July 17
2000. An on-going problem for China is how to deal with Tibet. The lack of international interest in Tibet's future has allowed China to continue to dominate the country. 19. Capital Idea
Michael Vatikiotis
Far Eastern Economic Review
June 10
1999. The concept of a free-market economy has generally considered to be a Western innovation. Actually
as this article points out
it really began in ancient China. 20. Sticking Point
Adam Brookes
Far Eastern Economic Review
June 10
1999. Acupuncture is an ancient medical treatment
and it is beginning to be accepted by the modern medical community. Adam Brookes looks at the current role of acupuncture. 21. Indonesia: Starting Over
Clifford Geertz
The New York Review of Books
May 11
2000. In 1997 Indonesia was considered to be one of the world's development successes. However
in 1996 it virtually collapse. This article reviews the vast swings of Indonesia's fortunes. 22. Jakarta's Shame
John McBeth and Michael Vatikiotis
Far Eastern Economic Review
September 21
2000. Indonesia fumbled badly in its handling of the Timor situation
and their reputation has suffered greatly in the eyes of the world. 23. Future of Korea: Background
CQ Researcher
May 19
2000. Korea has had a very long and interesting history. This article reviews its historical role in the world and the reasons why it has remained divided since the Korean War. 24. Relations Between North and South Korea: Unification of Our Homeland
Kim Dae-Jung
Vital Speeches of the Day
July 1
2000. The reunification of Korea has long been a goal of their leaders. This speech by the Republic of Korea's President Kim Dae-Jung is optimistic. 25. Future of Korea: Chronology
CQ Researcher
May 19
2000. This chronology of Korea succinctly presents the events that have affected the country since its division in 1945. 26. Dying for Rice
Hazel Smith
The World Today
February 2000. North Korea has experienced severe malnutrition in recent years
and their well defined needs are not being met by the world community. 27. Roots of Poverty
Rigoberto Tiglao
Far Eastern Economic Review
June 10
1999. Today
much of the Philippines lies in poverty. This article examines some of the causes of the dilemma. 28. Uncivil Society
Shawn W. Crispin
Far Eastern Economic Review
August 31
2000. Thailand has experienced rather significant economic problems recently. The resultant protests are reviewed in this article by Shawn Crispin. 29. Little House on the Paddy: Life in a Northern Vietnam Village
Cameron W. Barr
The Christian Science Monitor
September 30
1997. Life in rural Vietnam has increased in quality since the end of collective farming. Cameron Barr reviews how people now have control over their lives. 30. Vietnam's Communists Eye New Vices as Market Worries Rise
Minh T. Vo
The Christian Science Monitor
April 3
1998. The control of the Communist regime in Vietnam is being challenged by a populace that is lured by a market economy.