Pacific Rim: Area of Change, Area of Opportunity [Paperback]

David Aikman (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Pacific Rim is written by a Time correspondent and participant in the magazine's "Newstour '85: Pacific Rim." Aikman sketches the development of and contrasts between North and South Korea; social liberalization and business opportunities in China; the future of Hong Kong and Taiwan; the end of Marcos rule in the Philippines; the economic, political, and social struggles of Vietnam since reunification; and the pivotal role of Thailand in Southeast Asia. The opinions and conclusions, particularly attentive to the role and potential of U.S. business investment, are generally interesting and informative. This modest and modestly priced survey is appropriate for its intended audience, business people and general readers. Kenneth W. Berger, Duke Univ. Lib., Durham, N.C.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co (P); 1 edition (November 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316020397
• ISBN-13: 978-0316020398
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,124,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. David Aikman is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist, a best-selling author, and a foreign affairs commentator based in the Washington, D.C. area. His wide-ranging professional achievements include a 23-year career at Time magazine, serving for several years as bureau chief in Eastern Europe, Beijing, and Jerusalem. His reporting has spanned the globe and he has covered all the major historical events of the time.

Dr. Aikman was educated at Oxford University and holds a PhD from the University of Washington in Russian and Chinese history. He is the author of many books, including Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity Is Transforming China and Changing the World Balance of Power; Billy Graham: His Life and Influence; Qi (Awaken the Dragon); and A Man of Faith: The Spiritual Journey of George W. Bush. He is professor of history and writer in residence at Patrick Henry College. He is married and lives near Lincoln, Virginia