Handbooks in Asian Studies – serie

This handbook presents and discusses pertinent issues in public health, and required actions in sustainability development in the context of global population health in Asia-Pacific (APAC), making practical suggestions and proposing strategic solutions for the region. It is organised into seven sections that look at sustainable health systems and public health, digital health and technology adoption, ageing populations, the social and built environment and community health, ethics, social responsibility and policies in public health, health improvement and long-term care, and the pandemic and post-pandemic public health. It plays particular attention to the regionally-specific challenge of an increasing ageing population and the rise in disabilities, as well as considering health care in relation to financial and environmental perspectives. Like other regions of the world, APAC is encountering emerging new diseases, amidst growing concerns regarding chronic conditions, while continuously fighting prevalent communicable diseases. With the emergence of the fourth healthcare revolution, ‘Health Care 4.0’, as well as the smart city movement, digitalisation and technology have been adopted more and more in public health practices to provide timely information, solutions and innovations. The influence of social determinants and environmental factors, natural and built, are impacting population health as a result of globalisation and economic developments. As the world becomes more sophisticated, concerns relating to ethics, social responsibility, law, policies and governance have become more complex, and international relations have become increasingly linked to public health. Inter-country differences have become especially prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of access to medical supplies, travelling restrictions, quarantine requirements, vaccination access, and so on. This contemporary, comprehensive, imperative reference work places APAC in a new paradigm of public health, underpinned by a consensus that pulls together social, cultural and political forces in advocating for a more coherent approach for better outcomes. It is an indispensable reference for scholars, teachers, students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners in the fields of public health and community care.

This handbook covers various facets relating to international migration, international relations, and security in Asia, addressing the growing importance of these issues in our interconnected world. International migration is a complex phenomenon with far-reaching implications for individuals, societies, and states. Understanding the drivers, patterns, and consequences of migration is critical for policymakers, scholars, and the broader public to address the challenges and opportunities it presents. This comprehensive reference work - organised across ten sections for broad regional representation including Southeast and East Asia, Central and South Asia - examines the interplay between international relations and migration to provide insight into how geopolitical dynamics, conflict, and cooperation influence migration flows and policies. The study of security in Asia and beyond is of paramount importance given the geopolitical importance of the region and evolving security challenges. It is home to diverse and dynamic nations with complex relationships ranging from territorial disputes to transnational threats such as terrorism and cybersecurity. Analysing security concerns in this context provides valuable insights into the strategies, alliances, and policies employed by states to counter emerging threats and promote regional stability. The book contributes to this existing body of knowledge by bringing together diverse perspectives, empirical research, and theoretical frameworks into a sweeping regional overview of the most topical issues in migration. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars in political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, and law, focused on global migration dynamics, international relations, and security challenges in Asia and globally, and for policymakers, providing evidence-based insights for decision-making processes and effective policy design. The book promotes informed discussions about migration in all its multifacetedcomplexity – from angles that address gender, the environment, trade and economics, governance, diaspora, diplomacy, and crime and trafficking, to name but a few. In doing so, it speaks to numerous aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals, and contributes to the pursuit of peace and prosperity in an increasingly interconnected world.

This Handbook presents thorough literature reviews and detailed analyses on the development of China’s social sciences research since the reform and opening up in 1978. The handbook is comprised of 4 sections: politics and law, sociology and economics, demography and education, journalism studies and library science. Written and edited by leading scholars from Peking University, each volume critiques the research findings and provides guidance for future investigations of the respective field. Given its scope, the handbook will offer international academics an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the development of Chinese scholars’ research on Chinese social sciences over the past forty years.