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Australia & Asia

MCGILLVIRAY Mark & SMITH Gary [Other titles by this author]

Stock ID: 10721

ISBN: 9780195539059

Oxford University Press 1997

. 256pp

This book introduces the principal themes of Australia?s relationship with Asia. Asia is now regarded as the most important part of the world in terms of Australian foreign relations, not because it represents a threat, but because it is a region of opportunity and a source of economic prosperity. There are, therefore, few bigger contemporary issues confronting Australia than its relationship with Asia. Australia & Asia focuses on the period since the Second World War, it looks at how these relationships have evolved, what they involve, their significance, as well as likely future developments. Issues such as cultural ties and perceptions, immigration, trade and economic restructuring, regional economic cooperation, and political and security ties are each addressed from an Australian perspective. These topics are highlighted further by scrutiny of Australia?s bilateral relationships with China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Vietnam. (For this item please quote stock ID 10721)

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