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This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and educationa comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutionsa country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnela detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific a directory of research institutes specializing in the region select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific regionan index of regional organizations.

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developmentsGeneral SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing:· essays on geography, history and the economy· an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education· a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions· a country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional Information· includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel· a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific· a directory of research institutes specializing in the region· select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region· an index of regional organizations.

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developmentsGeneral SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing:· essays on geography, history and the economy· an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education· a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions· a country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional Information· includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel· a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific· a directory of research institutes specializing in the region· select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region· an index of regional organizations

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments.General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing:· essays on geography, history and the economy· an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education· a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions· a country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them.Regional Information· includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel· a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific· a directory of research institutes specializing in the region· select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region· an index of regional organizations

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments.General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing:· essays on geography, history and the economy· an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education· a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions· a country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them.Regional Information· includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel· a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific· a directory of research institutes specializing in the region· select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region· an index of regional organizations

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region. Calendar of Political Events A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments. General Survey Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country containing: · essays on geography, history and the economy · an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education · a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions · a country-specific bibliography. An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting them. Regional Information · includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel · a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific · a directory of research institutes specializing in the region · select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific region · an index of regional organizations

A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.* Essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region* Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political developments* Presents over 1,000 pages of statistics, directory material and expert analysis.Part One: General Survey* Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Essays include: Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region; Population and Human Development Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region; Recent Economic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region; Environmental Issues of Asia and the Pacific and The Asian-Pacific Community in the Pacific Century.Country Surveys* Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography.Regional Information* Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.

A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.* Essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region* Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political developmentsPart One: General Survey* Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Essays include: Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region; Population and Human Development Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region; Recent Economic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region; Environmental Issues of Asia and the Pacific and The Asian-Pacific Community in the Pacific Century.Country Surveys* Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography.Regional Information* Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.

Now in its fortieth editiona systematic survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 23 Pacific Islandsessential for anyone with a professional interest in the region keeps up to date with current economic and political developments. General SurveyWritten by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: the USA’s relations with the Asia-Pacific region, regional security issues, human rights, environmental issues and recent economic trends.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economyan economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and educationa directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and educationa select bibliography.Regional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnela detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacifica directory of research institutes specializing in the regionselect bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasiaan index of regional organizations.

The Far East and Australasia 2012 is a survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific Islands. It is essential reading for anyone with a professional interest in the region and keeps users up-to-date with current political and economic developments.The new 2012 edition provides detailed coverage of events over the past year, including:•elections in May 2011 and appointment of a new cabinet in Singapore•the devastating tsunami in Japan in March 2011 and the release of radioactive material from the damaged nuclear power plant•the unexpected resignation of the Primer Minister of Laos, Bouasone Bouphavanh, in December 2010, and subsequent appointment of Thongsing Thammavong•the North Korean assault on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong last November.General SurveyWritten by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: China's Rise: Evaluation and Implications; The USA’s Relations with the Asia-Pacific Region; The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia; Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region; and Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing:•essays on geography, history and the economy•an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education•a directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, election commission, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education•a select bibliography.An entire section of the volume is dedicated to the Pacific Islands. This includes specially commissioned essays examining issues of particular importance to the Pacific Islands.Regional Information•includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel•a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific•a directory of research institutes specializing in the region•select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia•an index of regional organizations.

This comprehensive survey, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region. The 2013 edition includes:coverage of recent elections, including those in Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guineaexpert analysis of the accession to power of Kim Jong Un in North Koreain-depth coverage of the progress of President Thein Sein’s reform agenda in MyanmarGeneral SurveyEssays exploring regional issues include the rise of China, the USA’s increasing strategic focus on the Pacific region, the security challenges of East and South-East Asia, inter-Korean relations, human rights issues and a survey of environmental affairs in the region.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an extensive statistical survey of economic indicatorsa comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands.Regional InformationIncludes major international organizations and research institutes active in the region, a detailed survey of major commodities and select bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals.

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.New for 2015:details of developments around the 12th successful coup in Thailand since 1932coverage of the parliamentary and presidential elections in Indonesia, leading to the election of Joko Widodo as the country's next Presidentanalysis of the tensions surrounding China's territorial claims in the South and East China Seas.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and educationa comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutionsa country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnela detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific a directory of research institutes specializing in the region select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific regionan index of regional organizations.

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and educationa comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutionsa country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnela detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific a directory of research institutes specializing in the region select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific regionan index of regional organizations.

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and educationa comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutionsa country-specific bibliography.An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnela detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific a directory of research institutes specializing in the region select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific regionan index of regional organizations.

Now in its forty first editiona systematic survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 23 Pacific Islandsessential for anyone with a professional interest in the region keeps up to date with current economic and political developments. General SurveyWritten by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: the Rise of China, the USA’s relations with the Asia-Pacific region, Regional Security Issues, Human Rights, Environmental Issues of the Asia Pacific Region.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economyan economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and educationa directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and educationa select bibliography.Regional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnela detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacifica directory of research institutes specializing in the regionselect bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasiaan index of regional organizations.