Zhiqun Zhu

Globalization, Development And Security In Asia (In 4 Volumes) Zhiqun Zhu

Jacket Description/Flap: Asian countries are undergoing rapid political, economic and social transformations; meanwhile, there is a growing demand for knowing more about Asia. This Major Reference Set is designed to help general readers as well as specialists to have a good grasp of the latest developments in Asia in the key areas of economic growth, trade, energy, environment, foreign policy and security. With 4 volumes, this set covers all major dimensions of Asia's political economy. Contributors include both scholars and practitioners who provide first-hand description and analysis of fundamental issues in Asia. Peace and political stability are of ultimate importance, with Asia at the forefront of wealth creation in the global economy. Volume 1 unpacks and examines the foreign policy strategies of key states and the role of regional institutions in responding to the security demands of an Asian century. Volume 2 studies the strong economic integration through trade and cross-border investment that has been essential to Asia. The region's future prosperity depends on it being able to remain open and outward-looking. As Asia grows larger and richer, more concerted efforts are required to surmount regional rivalry and to further strengthen the regional architecture of economic cooperation. Volume 3 looks at the emerging economies' thirst for energy that creates huge competition, around which domestic, regional, and international political economy unfolds. Climate change and aspiration for sustainable development further complicate the challenge. Volume 4 offers a comprehensive coverage of subjects on environment and sustainable development in Asia with case studies of selected and representative countries that are at different stages of economic development and facing different environment-related problems and challenges in the twenty-first century. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Asian countries are undergoing rapid political, economic, and social transformations;meanwhile, there is a growing demand for knowing more about Asia. This reference set is designed to help general readers as well as specialists to have a good grasp of the latest developments in Asia in the key areas of economic growth, trade, energy, environment, foreign policy, and security.

Contributor Bio:  Zhu, Zhiqun Dr. Zhiqun Zhu is John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Chair in East Asian Politics and Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. His teaching and research interests focus on Chinese politics, Chinese foreign policy, East Asian political economy, and US-China relations. His recent book publications include"China's New Diplomacy: Rationale, Strategies and Significance" (Ashgate 2010); "The People's Republic of China Today: Internal and External Challenges" [ed.] (World Scientific Publishing, 2010); "Understanding East Asia's Economic ?Miracles? "(Association for Asian Studies, 2009); and "US-China Relations in the 21st Century: Power Transition and Peace" (Routledge, 2006).