Japan and the Pacific Rim

by Dean W. Collinwood

Book Overview

Global Studies is a unique series designed to provide comprehensive background information and selected world press articles on the regions and countries of the world. Each Global Studies volume... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0073379905
• ISBN13: 9780073379906
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.7"

Customer Reviews

Review

Although required for my class, the book can be a very useful text for anyone who is interested in learning more about the diverse countries of Asia.

Great overview of the Pacific Rim

The Global Studies series is a great way to get a general overview about a region of the world and its quick history. Each country is divided up into a quick overview of demographics, trade, economics, population and other pertinent data similar to a scaled down CIA world fact book. There is then a general overview of each country and how it has played its part in the region with a particular focus on World War II to the present. Finally there are about 24 articles in this one that focus on all sorts of different aspects from the region. They address everything from gambling opportunities in Macau to population control in Japan. Overall this book does an excellent job of capturing the Pacific Rim and the countries that reside there. It is a great start to learning about the region and provides an overview that will give you a focus to direct further investigations. If you are just getting started on this area of the world as I am you will find it an invaluable resource.

Good buy for international business enthusiast

Book was new and just as described. Good information regarding Japan's history and economy as well as good information on countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.