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Alagappa, Muthiah (Editor) Asian Security Practice: Material And Ideational Influences Stanford University Press 1998 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Some staining to page edges. Book #or940993. ISBN #0804733481 / 9780804733489. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Alagappa, Muthiah (Editor) Asian Security Practice: Material And Ideational Influences Stanford University Press 1998 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Some staining to page edges. Book #or940993. ISBN #0804733481 / 9780804733489. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Despite the end of the Cold War, security continues to be a critical concern of Asian states. Allocations of state revenues to the security sector continue to be substantial and have, in fact, increased in several countries. As Asian nations construct a new security architecture for the Asia-Pacific region, Asian security has received increased attention by the scholarly community. But most of that scholarship has focused on specific issues or selected countries. This book aims to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of Asian security by investigating conceptions of security in sixteen Asian countries. The book undertakes an ethnographic, country-by-country study of how Asian states conceive of their security. For each country, it identifies and explains the security concerns and behavior of central decision makers, asking who or what is to be protected, against what potential threats, and how security policies have changed over time. This inside-out or bottom-up approach facilitates both identification of similarities and differences in the security thinking and practice of Asian countries and exploration of their consequences. The crucial insights into the dynamics of international security in the region provided by this approach can form the basis for further inquiry, including debates about the future of the region. The book is in three parts. Part I critically reviews and appraises the debate over defining security and provides a historical overview of international politics in Asia. Part II investigates security practices in sixteen Asian countries, the countries selected and grouped on the basis of security independence. Based on the findings of the country studies and drawing on other published works, Part III compares the national practices with a view to identifying and explaining key characteristics of Asian security practice and conceptualization on the basis of the Asian experiences.
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Balaban, John Vietnam: The Land We Never Knew 1989 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1111921. ISBN #0877015732 / 9780877015734. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Balaban, John Vietnam: The Land We Never Knew 1989 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1111921. ISBN #0877015732 / 9780877015734. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary A fresh, compassionate portrait of a beautiful country and a proud and ancient culture. More than 125 full-color photographs, all taken since 1975, show a surprisingly vibrant nation--the people, their cities and homes, and many spectacular landscapes. The clearly written text places the country and the war in historical context. 125 color photos, drawings, maps.
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Beckmann, Frank Harrison Son Of Siam 1939 hardcover. Inscribed by Author. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1096170. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Bello, Walden; Kinley, David; Elinson, Elaine Development Debacle: The World Bank in the Philippines Institute for Food and Development Policy 1982 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Yellowing from age. Book #or789187. ISBN #0935028129 / 9780935028126. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Bello, Walden; Kinley, David; Elinson, Elaine Development Debacle: The World Bank in the Philippines Institute for Food and Development Policy 1982 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Yellowing from age. Book #or789187. ISBN #0935028129 / 9780935028126. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Based on over 6,000 pages of confidential World Bank and IMF documents, this book shows how the Bank's disastrous economic prescriptions for the Philippines failed, leading to the installation of a World Bank-dominated cabinet under the Marcos dictatorship. 256 pages; 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
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Bhatt, Chetan Hindu Nationalism: Origins, Ideologies and Modern Myths Berg 2001 Trade Paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or627482. ISBN #1859733484 / 9781859733486. (keywords: Hindu Culture History) (filed under: Asia ) *
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Birnbaum, Martin Angkor And The Mandarin Road Vantage Press, Inc. 1952 hardcover. Different cover than shown. . BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or946294. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Bizot, Francois The Gate Knopf 2003 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or988769. ISBN #037541293X / 9780375412936. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Bizot, Francois The Gate Knopf 2003 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or988769. ISBN #037541293X / 9780375412936. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary A literary and historical tour de force: what one man saw and did in a land of pristine beauty on the eve of one of the twentieth century s most barbaric spectacles. In 1971, Fran ois Bizot was a young French scholar of Khmer pottery and Buddhist ritual working in rural Cambodia. Now, more than thirty years later, he has summoned up the unbearable memory of that moment, letting us see as never before those years leading inexorably to genocide. Perfectly recalled, in-delibly written, The Gate recounts the nightmare of Bizot s arrest and captivity on suspicion of being an American spy, and his nearly miraculous survival as the only Westerner ever to escape a Khmer Rouge prison. It is the story, as well, of Bizot s unlikely friendship with his captor, Douch a figure today better remembered as a ruthless perpetrator of the then-looming terror, about which Bizot tried, without success, to warn his government. Bizot s experience to that point would itself have merited report. But upon his return to Cambodia four years later, chance ordained a second remarkable act in this drama. As the sole individual fluent in both French and Khmer, Bizot found himself playing the intermediary in a surreal standoff when the Communist-backed guerillas, now ascendant, laid siege to the French Embassy compound in Phnom Penh. Finally it would fall to Bizot to lead the desperate retreat of the colonial population: here he re-counts how he helped the remaining Westerners and any Cambodians he could to escape the doomed capital. Both beautiful and devastating, The Gate is a searing and unforgettable act of witness and remembrance.
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Breen, Michael Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want, Where Their Future Lies St. Martin's Griffin 2004 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or960974. ISBN #0312326092 / 9780312326098. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Breen, Michael Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want, Where Their Future Lies St. Martin's Griffin 2004 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or960974. ISBN #0312326092 / 9780312326098. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The rise of South Korea is one of the most unexpected and inspirational developments of the latter part of our century. A few decades ago, the Koreans were an impoverished, agricultural people. In one generation they came out of the fields and into Silicon Valley. In 1997, this powerhouse of a nation reeled and almost collapsed as a result of a weak financial system and heavily indebted conglomerates. The world is now watching to see whether the Koreans will be able to reform and continue their stunning growth. Although Korea has only recently found itself a part of the global stage, it is a country with a rich and complex past. Early history shows that Koreans had a huge influence on ancient Japan, and their historic achievements include being the first culture to use metal movable type for printing books. However, much of their history is less positive; it is marred with political violence, poverty, and war--aspects that would sooner be forgotten by the Koreans, who are trying to focus on their promising future. The fact that Korean history has eluded much of the world is unfortunate, but as Korea becomes more of a global player, understanding and appreciation for this unique nation has become indispensable. In The Koreans, Michael Breen provides an in-depth portrait of the country and its people. An early overview of the nature and values of the Korean people provides the background for a more detailed examination of the complex history of the country, in particular its division into the Communist north and pro-Western south. In this absorbing and enlightening account of the Koreans, Michael Breen provides compelling insight into the history and character of this fascinating nation.
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Burling, Robbins Hill Farms And Padi Fields: Life in Mainland Southeast Asia paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1065286. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Casey, Robert J. Four Faces of Siva Bobbs-Merril Co 1929 Hard Cover. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Lacks Jacket. Book #or593436. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Casey, Robert J. Four Faces Of Siva: The Detective Story Of A Vanished Race Bobbs-Merrill Company 1929 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Cracked Hinge / still useable. Book plate attached. Some Staining. JACKET COND: Lacks Jacket. Book #or895887. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Chan, Steve East Asian Dynamism: Growth, Order, And Security In The Pacific Region Westview Press 1990 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or879166. ISBN #0813379326 / 9780813379326. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Chan, Steve East Asian Dynamism: Growth, Order, And Security In The Pacific Region Westview Press 1990 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or879166. ISBN #0813379326 / 9780813379326. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary East Asian Dynamism continues to offer a succinct account of Pacific regional political economy from the dawn of the modern world system to projections of alternative futures. Steve Chan is a master at demystifying the geography, history, and culture of the region while bringing to life the current policy choices and dilemmas facing its people and leaders. In this new edition, he broadens the geographical scope of the book to encompass more of Southeast Asia and Australia, with specific coverage of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Burma, Indonesia, and Singapore highlighted along the way. And now that peace has broken out all over, the focus shifts strongly to issues of growth, trade, and cultural interface as Pacific regional security becomes more and more a function of economic strength, regional cooperation, and global outreach.
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Chin, Frank; Chan, Jeffrey Paul; Inada, Lawson Fusao Aiiieeeee!: An Anthology of Asian American Writers Mentor 1991 mass market paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or864428. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Chu, Chin-Ning Asian Mind Game: Unlocking the Hidden Agenda of the Asian Business Culture A Westerner's Survival Manual Rawson Assoc 1991 Hard Cover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or581788. ISBN #0892563524 / 9780892563524. (keywords: ASIAN) (filed under: Asia ) *
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Close, Upton The Revolt Of Asia: The End Of The White Man's World Dominance hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or957115. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Close, Upton The Revolt Of Asia: The End Of The White Man's World Dominance hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or957117. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Collier, Malcolm Asians in America: A Reader Kendall Hunt Pub Co 1993 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Wear from use. Book #or940786. ISBN #0840385072 / 9780840385079. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Constable, Pamela Fragments of Grace: My Search for Meaning in the Strife of South Asia Potomac Books Inc. 2004 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1079181. ISBN #1574886185 / 9781574886184. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Constable, Pamela Fragments of Grace: My Search for Meaning in the Strife of South Asia Potomac Books Inc. 2004 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1079181. ISBN #1574886185 / 9781574886184. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary For four and a half years, Pamela Constable, a veteran foreign correspondent and award-winning author, has traveled through South Asia on assignment for the Washington Post . Following religious conflicts, political crises, and natural disasters, she also searched for signs of humanity and dignity in societies rife with violence, poverty, prejudice, and greed. In Afghanistan, she made numerous visits while the country suffered under the hostile rule of the Taliban, attempted to reach the capital in a convoy that was ambushed and saw four journalists killed. She finally moved to Kabul in late 2001 to chronicle the country s post-Taliban rebirth. In Pakistan, she covered a military coup in 1999, immersed herself in the mys-terious world of Muslim mosques and academies, and discovered both the extremist and tolerant faces of Islam. In India, she attended one of the largest spiritual gatherings of Hindu pilgrims in history and then rushed to the horrific aftermath of a devastating earthquake. She repeatedly visited the Kashmir Valley, where Pakistani-backed Muslim guerrillas are waging a seemingly endless war with Indian security forces. In Nepal, she covered the crown prince s massacre of the royal family and journeyed to remote villages where communist rebels brought rigid moral order to life. In Sri Lanka, she explored a tropical paradise where reclusive insurgents trained children to become suicide bombers in pursuit of a utopian ethnic homeland. Between extended sojourns in South Asia, Constable returned to the West to reflect on the risks and rewards of her profession, revisit her roots, and compare her experiences with Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity. Her book is a uniquely personal exploration of the rich but solitary life of a foreign correspondent, set against a regional backdrop of extraordinary political and religious tumult.
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Copper, John F. Taiwan: Nation-State or Province? Westview Press 2008 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1005680. ISBN #0813344220 / 9780813344225. (filed under: Asia ) *
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Copper, John F. Taiwan: Nation-State or Province? Westview Press 2008 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1005680. ISBN #0813344220 / 9780813344225. (filed under: Asia ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary In this newly revised and updated edition of Taiwan : Nation-State or Province? Professor John Copper examines Taiwan rsquo;s geography and history, society and culture, economy, political system, and foreign and security policies in the context of Taiwan rsquo;s uncertain political status: whether a sovereign nation or a province of the People rsquo;s Republic of China. Copper argues that Taiwan rsquo;s very rapid and successful democratization suggests Taiwan should be independent and separate from China, while increasingly important economic links between Taiwan and China indicate the opposite. New to the fifth edition is enhanced coverage of the issues of an aging population, immigration, Taiwan rsquo;s loss of diplomatic status, and its improving commercial mdash;though not political mdash;relations with China. The new edition also examines the implications of the recent Chen Shui-bian administration and the 2008 presidential election. A selected bibliography guides students in further research.
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