Rising East Asia: The Quest for Governance, Prosperity, and Security / Edition 1

by Chien-pin Li

Overview

Rising East Asia by Chien-pin Li helps readers understand the dynamic changes to China, Japan, and Korea since the end of World War II. Although the three countries have experienced stellar economic growth, there have also been shifts in political dynamics, social order, and security landscapes. To help people understand the past and present of the region, and develop well-informed opinions about its future, Li offers a book for East Asian Politics courses that reflects interdisciplinary collaboration—one that brings the scholarly debate in comparative politics and international relations to bear on the rich information and knowledge accumulated from East Asian studies. Each section is organized around the pursuit of three policy goals: economic prosperity, political governance, and national security. Whatever their position may be, the future of the region is likely to have major impacts on the rest of the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483344713
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/21/2020
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Chien-pin Li is Associate Dean and Professor of Political Science in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa. His teaching and research interests focus on East Asian political economy in East Asia, including trade disputes, trade negotiations, and regional integration. He is author of articles in Asian Survey, Pacific Review, International Studies Quarterly, and other journals.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Themes: Policy Goals
Explanatory Variables
Organization and Approach
Discussion Questions
Chapter 1 China: the Foundations
People and Geography
The Historical Roots
China in the Age of Imperialism
China in the Republican Era
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2 Political Governance in China
From the Soviet Model to Mao’s Radicalized Politics: 1949–1977
Initial Phase of the Post-Mao Reforms: 1978–1992
Political Governance in the Reform Era: 1992–Present
Governing Institutions
The State–Civil Society Relations
Village Elections
Discussion Questions
Chapter 3 China’s Pursuit of Economic Prosperity
Economic Development in the Pre-Reform Era: 1949–1977
The Reform Era: 1978–Present
An Analysis of China’s Growth
Discussion Questions
Chapter 4 China’s Pursuit of National Security
Security Goals and Strategies
Security Institutions and Policy Making
Internal Security
External National Security
Discussion Questions
Chapter 5 Japan: the Foundations
People and Geography
The Historical Roots
Building a Modern State
Discussion Questions
Chapter 6 Political Governance in Japan
Occupation and Reconstruction: 1945–1952
Governance under the 1955 System: 1952–1993
The 1993 System: 1993–Present
Governing Institutions
The State-Civil Society Relations
Discussion Questions
Chapter 7 Japan’s Pursuit of Economic Prosperity
From Ruins to Bubble: 1945–1989
The Post-Bubble Era: 1990–Present
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8 Japan’s Pursuit of National Security
Security Goals and Strategies
Security Institutions and Policy Making
Japan-U.S. Security Relations
Japan-China Security Relations
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9 Korea: the Foundations
People and Geography
The Historical Roots
Colonial Korea: 1910–1945
Discussion Questions
Chapter 10 Political Governance in South Korea
The U.S. Military Government: 1945–1948
Governance under the Authoritarian Regime: 1948–1987
Governance in the Democratic Era: 1987–Present
Governing Institutions
Political Parties
The State-Civil Society Relations
Discussion Questions
Chapter 11 South Korea’s Pursuit of Economic Prosperity
Growth under the Authoritarian Regime: 1948–1987
Growth in the Democratic Era: 1987–Present
Discussion Questions
Chapter 12 South Korea’s Pursuit of National Security
Security Goals and Strategies
Security Institutions and Policy Making
Inter-Korean Security Relations
South Korea–U.S. Security Relations
Discussion Questions
Appendices
China: Timeline of Major Events since 1945
Japan: Timeline of Major Events since 1945
Korea: Timeline of Major Events since 1945
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

This is a textbook geared towards discussing in detail political institutions and economic policies of China, Japan and South Korea.[...] A thorough overview of economic policies in the East Asian region”

Srobana Bhattacharya