Pacific Asia in the Global System: An Introduction

Author	Peter Preston
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9780631202370
Publisher	Wiley-blackwell
Manufacturer	Wiley-blackwell

This text provides an introduction to the political economy, social institutions, and culture of Pacific Asia. It examines the connections of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other areas, and the text's critical perspective, awareness of cultural and ethnic trends, and sophisticated grasp of social patterns make it an essential introduction to understanding Pacific Asia and its role in the evolving global system.

This superlative text critically analyzes the political economy, social institutions, and culture of Pacific Asia. It examines the connections of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other areas. The critical perspective, awareness of cultural and ethnic trends, and a sophisticated grasp of social patterns make this volume an essential introduction to understanding Pacific Asia and its role in the evolving global system.