Coming Full Circle: An Economic History Of The Pacific Rim (Essays in World History) [Paperback]

Eric Jones (Author), Lionel Frost (Author), Colin White (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813312418 | ISBN-13: 978-0813312415 | Publication Date: November 10, 1993

Analyzing the long-term, historical development of the major economies around the Pacific Rim in language aimed at the general reader, Coming Full Circle throws light on the most important relationships in the region today as well as on the prospects for future economic development and political cooperation.The authors begin with a critique of the popular notion of a “Pacific region,” paying particular attention to the influence of geography and environment on population distribution and patterns of regional economic activity. They address the diverse indigenous development of pre-European times, later periods of direct European influence, and the evolution of modern-day urban societies in the region. Finally, they track the rise of the United States and Japan as the dominant regional economic powers and forecast changes we can expect to see in the years ahead, noting in particular the increasing importance of China.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This work tackles the economic history of the Pacific Rim, beginning with an examination of its economies. The vastly diverse political, cultural, and geographical elements of this region present quite a challenge to the authors, both academics, but they have risen to it admirably. Their examination of the subject, from the first settled societies to prospects for the future, give the "big picture" of this large area. The authors discuss colonial powers and their legacies in each of the countries; they also take a fresh look at Japan's "economic miracle." For a current picture of the financial and investment climates, see Alexander Besher's The Pacific Rim Almanac ( LJ 6/1/91). Maps, charts, tables, and a detailed bibliographic essay enhance the text. Recommended for all international studies and economics collections.
- Lisa K. Miller, American Grad uate Sch. of International Management Lib., Glendale, Ariz.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Eric Jones is professor of economics (economic history) at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, and professorial associate of the Graduate School of Management, University of Melbourne. He is author of The European Miracle: Environment, Economies, and Geopolitics in the History of Europe and Asia. Lionel Frost is lecturer in economic history at La Trobe University and author of The New Urban Frontier: Urbanisation and City-Building in Australia and the American West. Colin White is senior lecturer in economic history at La Trobe University and author of Russia and America: The Roots of Economic Divergence. Eric Jones is professor of economics (economic history) at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, and professorial associate of the Graduate School of Management, University of Melbourne. He is author of The European Miracle: Environment, Economies, and Geopolitics in the History of Europe and Asia. Lionel Frost is lecturer in economic history at La Trobe University and author of The New Urban Frontier: Urbanisation and City-Building in Australia and the American West. Colin White is senior lecturer in economic history at La Trobe University and author of Russia and America: The Roots of Economic Divergence. Eric Jones is professor of economics (economic history) at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, and professorial associate of the Graduate School of Management, University of Melbourne. He is author of The European Miracle: Environment, Economies, and Geopolitics in the History of Europe and Asia. Lionel Frost is lecturer in economic history at La Trobe University and author of The New Urban Frontier: Urbanisation and City-Building in Australia and the American West. Colin White is senior lecturer in economic history at La Trobe University and author of Russia and America: The Roots of Economic Divergence.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press (November 10, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813312418
• ISBN-13: 978-0813312415
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,902,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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