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.
Edited by:
Europa Publications
Imprint: Europa Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 49th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 2.744kg
ISBN: 9781857438819
ISBN 10: 1857438817
Series: The Far East and Australasia
Pages: 1366
Publication Date: 09 November 2017
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Replaced By: 9781857439441
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.
