Pacific Century: The Emergence of Modern Pacific Asia

by Mark Borthwick

Overview

This book examines the role of the international financial system in the development of Pacific Asia and, conversely, the region's growing influence on North America and the world economy. It looks at the distant future, being devoted primarily to understanding the emergence of modern Pacific Asia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367319403
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/07/2019
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Borthwick, Mark

Table of Contents

Preface to the 4th Edition — Introduction — Dynasties, Empires, and Ages of Commerce — Seaborne Barbarians — Meiji — The Rise of Nationalism and Communism — Maelstrom — Miracle by Design — The New Asian Capitalists — Power, Authority, and the Advent of Democracy — Sentimental Imperialists — China’s Long March Toward Modernization — Beyond the Revolution — Siberian Salient — Asia’s Resurgence and Its Global Implications — Time Chart: Chronology and Geography in Pacific Asia — Representation of Foreign Words and Names — About the Book and Author

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“A uniquely sophisticated yet very accessible and complete review of the Asian ascendancy, spanning from ancient times to today, and enriched with bountiful commentaries by renowned specialists, Pacific Century beautifully interweaves national histories with complex regional and global trends, intelligently balancing explanations of Asia's astounding successes with honest recognition of the region's darker moments.”
—Richard Feinberg, Professor, University of California, San Diego, and former senior director of the National Security Council

Editorial Reviews

The companion text to a PBS telecourse series that will air in Fall 1992, the book also stands alone as an interdisciplinary introduction to Asia and the Pacific. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"A uniquely sophisticated yet very accessible and complete review of the Asian ascendancy, spanning from ancient times to today, and enriched with bountiful commentaries by renowned specialists, Pacific Century beautifully interweaves national histories with complex regional and global trends, intelligently balancing explanations of Asia's astounding successes with honest recognition of the region's darker moments."
--Richard Feinberg, Professor, University of California, San Diego, and former senior director of the National Security Council

"A powerful, highly recommended analysis of Asian culture that does more than provide just another history: it connects Asian experiences and trends to its effects on the rest of the world."
--The Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher