Coming Full Circle: An Economic History Of The Pacific Rim

by Eric Jones

Overview

Analyzing the long-term, historical development of the major economies around the Pacific Rim in language aimed at the general reader, Coming Full Circle throws light on the most important relationships in the region today as well as on the prospects for future economic development and political cooperation. The authors begin with a critique of the popular notion of an integrated "Pacific region," paying particular attention to the influence of geography and environment on population distribution and patterns of regional economic activity. Their study covers the diverse indigenous development of pre-European times, later periods of direct European influence, and the evolution of modern-day urban societies in the region. Finally, they track the rise of the United States and Japan as the dominant regional economic powers and forecast changes we can expect to see in the years ahead, noting in particular the increasing importance of China.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429719196
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/04/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	204
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Jones, Eric

Table of Contents

Preface -- Introduction: Geography and Meaning -- The First Settlements Around the Pacific -- Early East Asia -- The European Intrusion: A Spanish Lake -- The European Instrusion: Pax Britannica -- The American Century -- Modern Japan and the “Little Dragons” -- Modern China -- The Cities -- The Pacific Economy: Summing Up -- Prospects -- Further Reading

Editorial Reviews

This work tackles the economic history of the Pacific Rim, beginning with an examination of its economies. The vastly diverse political, cultural, and geographical elements of this region present quite a challenge to the authors, both academics, but they have risen to it admirably. Their examination of the subject, from the first settled societies to prospects for the future, give the ``big picture'' of this large area. The authors discuss colonial powers and their legacies in each of the countries; they also take a fresh look at Japan's ``economic miracle.'' For a current picture of the financial and investment climates, see Alexander Besher's The Pacific Rim Almanac ( LJ 6/1/91). Maps, charts, tables, and a detailed bibliographic essay enhance the text. Recommended for all international studies and economics collections.-- Lisa K. Miller, American Grad uate Sch. of International Management Lib., Glendale, Ariz.

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