east asia

Contains important statistics for Japan and for each of the countries that make up the Pacific Rim, examining the social, political, and economic significance of these countries in this widespread geographical area.

Profiles the countries of east Asia, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific, describing the history, government and politics, culture, and economy of each.

Provides historical background on East and Southeast Asia, describes the histories and cultures of China, Japan, Cambodia, Australia, and other individual countries of the region, and discusses political, social, and economic developments through mid-2008.

Contains important statistics for Japan and for each of the countries that make up the Pacific Rim, examining the social, political, and economic significance of these countries in this widespread geographical area.

Covers East and Southeast Asia by region, providing historical background along with information on present-day political activity, economy, social conditions, and culture.

Examines the most important geographic concepts and shows how people are affected by and respond to economic, social, and political forces at both the global and local scales.

This book focuses on the geographical, cultural, sociopolitical and economic aspects of Japan and the Pacific Rim.

Chronicles the history of East Asia from the Shang dynasty in classical China to the economic rise of modern Japan.