East and Southeast Asia
Subtitle: a multidisciplinary survey
By: Colin Mackerras editor.
Contributors: Mackerras, Colin.
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 620
Subjects: East Asia.; Southeast Asia.
Description: The concept of "Eastern Asia" is clearly defined for the student, then linked to a discussion of the geographical composition of the region. The authors go on to examine the major traditions of the six countries, including their relations with one another; the impact of European colonialism; political, economic, and social developments since World War II; and finally, Eastern Asia in a global context. East and Southeast Asia's unusual thematic organization and its multidisciplinary approach - topics in sociology, anthropology, economics, and world history are all explored - make it perfect for use in undergraduate survey courses such as "Introduction to Asia."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.