The roots of war in the 21st century geography, hegemony, and politics in Asia-Pacific
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Md.
University Press of America
2009
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| Item Description: | This book argues that the 21st century will witness a fundamental global shift in economic and military hegemonic power from the U.S.-Ejuropean sphere to the U.S.-Asia-Pacific region. The rise of China is recognized as the primary reason for the resurgence of the Asia-Pacific in the 21st century, but se veral other countries, such as Japan, South Korea and Australia, are also becoming increasingly important geostrategic players within the region. |
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| Physical Description: | xxii, 166 p. 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 9780761846291 (clothbound :alk. paper) 9780761846307 (pbk.) |