The United States in the Asia-Pacific since 1945 / Edition 1

by Roger Buckley

Overview

In a fast-moving and incisive narrative, Roger Buckley traces the evolution of the Asia-Pacific region from the surrender of Japan in 1945 to the present day. His perspective is from that of the United States, the main player in the region since the end of the First World War and he explores its policies through its relationship with the Soviet Union, China and, importantly, with Japan during occupation and beyond. As an expert in international relations, Buckley examines the subject from a geopolitical and military point of view.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521007252
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/07/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.59(d)
Lexile:	1530L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. Postwar: Asia Pacific, 1945–50; 2. War: Korea, 1950–3; 3. Postwar: Asia-Pacific, 1953–60; 4. War: Vietnam, 1960–75; 5. Postwar: Asia-Pacific, 1975–89; 6. Post-Cold War: Asia-Pacific, 1989–2000; 7. Future: Asia-Pacific, 2001–2020; 8. Conclusions.

Editorial Reviews

"The United States in the Asia-Pacific since 1945 is a fine, clear backbone to any study of its subject; Buckley should be congratulated for his clarity, brevity, and insight." Perspectives on Political Science

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