Carin Holroyd - Introducing East Asia: History, Politics, Economy and Society

Introducing East Asia

Introducing East Asia is an ideal textbook for those new to the study of one of the most exciting and important regions in the world. East Asia is a complex and culturally rich region, with the Chinese, Korean and Japanese civilizations among the oldest in the world. Over the past 50 years, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China have become economic powerhouses and leaders in the commercialization of science and technology. The countries are economically and culturally intertwined while at the same time burdened by a history of war and conflict. This textbook focuses on the historical and cultural roots of the contemporary political and economic ascendency of East Asia and explores the degree to which East Asian cultures, values and history set up the region for 21st century global leadership.

Features in this textbook include:

Providing undergraduate students with a solid introduction to East Asia, this textbook will be essential reading for students of East Asian studies, global studies and international studies.

Dr. Carin Holroyd is Professor in the Department of Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on the political economy of Japan, comparative East Asian political economy and national innovation systems. Her most recent book is Green Japan: Environmental Technologies, Innovation Policy, and the Pursuit of Green Growth (2018).

Introducing East Asia

History, Politics, Economy and Society

Carin Holroyd

First published 2021

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Names: Holroyd, Carin, author.

Title: Introducing East Asia / Carin Holroyd.

Description: 1 Edition. | New York : Routledge, 2020. | Includes bibliographical references and index. |

Summary: Introducing East Asia is an ideal textbook for those new to the study of one of the most exciting and important regions in the world. East Asia is a complex and culturally rich region with the Chinese, Korean and Japanese civilizations among the oldest in the world. Over the past fifty years, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China have become economic powerhouses and leaders in the commercialization of science and technology. The countries are economically and culturally intertwined while at the same time burdened by a history of war and conflict. This textbook focuses on the historical and cultural roots of the contemporary political and economic ascendency of East Asia and explores the degree to which East Asian cultures, values and history set up the region for 21st century global leadership. Features in this textbook include: Chapters on each of the countries and special economic zones that make up the region. Rich illustrations and timelines to guide the student visually. Focused textboxes on key figures and events, useful as research assignment and revision materials. Providing undergraduate students with a solid introduction to East Asia, this textbook will be essential reading for students of East Asian studies, global studies and international studies. Dr. Carin Holroyd is a professor in the Department of Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on the political economy of Japan, comparative East Asian political economy, and national innovation systems. Her most recent book is Green Japan: Environmental Technologies, Innovation Policy, and the Pursuit of Green Growth (2018)Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020041186 | ISBN 9781138923973 (hardback) | ISBN 9781138923980 (paperback) | ISBN 9781317409939 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781317409922 (epub) | ISBN 9781317409915 (mobi)

Subjects: LCSH: East AsiaEconomic conditions21st century. | East AsiaEconomic integration21st century. | East AsiaForeign relations 21st century. | Information technologyEast Asia.

Classification: LCC HC460.5 .H65 2020 | DDC 330.951dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020041186

ISBN: [978-1-138-92397-3] (hbk)

ISBN: [978-1-138-92398-0] (pbk)

ISBN: [978-1-315-68469-7] (ebk)

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