Regionalism and globalization in East Asia : politics, security, and economic development /
Mark Beeson.
- xix, 324 p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Conceptualizing East Asia : from the local to the global -- The weight of history -- Geopolitics and security -- Nationalism, domestic politics and Asian values -- East Asia's development states -- East Asia in a global economy -- The evolution of East Asia regionalism -- East Asia futures. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
This book examines the distinctive character and evolution of political systems, economic structures, and security relationships of East Asia, a dynamic region that will profoundly influence global developments in the twenty-first century. Mark Beeson places East Asian development in the unique historical circumstances that have underpinned its remarkable rise to prominence over the last few decades. This multi-dimensional analysis provides the basis for an assessment of current efforts to develop a unified East Asian region.