| Description |
x, 313 pages : maps ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. The colonial era -- 2. Nationalism and communism (1900-41) -- 3. The Second World War -- 4. From decolonization to the Cold War (1945-54) -- 5. The apogee of Asian communism (1949-75) -- 6. Japan and democracy (1945-74) -- 7. Japan: leading world power? -- 8. The take-off of maritime Asia -- 9. Post-communism in Asia -- Epilogue: towards Asian integration |
| Summary |
"In the global race for growth, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as the front runner. This study provides a comprehensive history of today's East Asia, tracing the essential stages in the rise of the region, from its birth under colonial rule to the post-Cold War period. The New Asian Renaissance recounts the evolution of China, Japan, North & South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Burma, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam."--BOOK JACKET. "Francois Godement outlines the major forces that have led to the present economic, political and social shape of East Asia. Originally published in French, this work is an essential tool for understanding the past, present and future of a region that has become a significant actor in the international political economy."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Translation of: La renaissance de l'Asie |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| SUBJECT |
Asia -- History -- 20th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85008619
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| LC no. |
96020090 |
| ISBN |
0415118565 hb |
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0415118573 paperback |
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