Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian Regionalism (Cornell Studies in Political Economy)
"The volume edited by Kazenstein and Shiraishi seeks to discuss Japan's relatioship with the newly-emerging Asian Pacific regional dynamics since the collapse of the 'bubble' in the early 1990s brought Japan to its knees. Their basic arguments is that region—making is no longer about foloowing particular national models but rather about the emergence of a 'truly hybrid form of regionalism'. Despite the use of the word 'beyond' it is still very much a Japan-focused volume and Japan specialists will find much of interest here."—Brian Bridges, Asian Affairs"Drawing attention to certain political, social, and economic developments in Japan, this book offers important insights on the changing engagement of Japan with East Asia since the early 1990s."—Muthiah Alagappa, Director, East-West Center Washington