The Politics of the Asia-Pacific

Triumphs, Challenges, and Threats

Mark S. Williams

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University of Toronto Press
15 April 2022

Politics & government; Comparative politics; International relations

This book introduces readers to the deep political tensions in the Asia-Pacific and offers classroom simulations designed to encourage students to delve deeper into the issues and dynamics of the region.

The Asia-Pacific region is characterised not only by unprecedented economic growth, but also as being one of the last bastions of authoritarianism. As such, deep political tensions persist in the region, and many questions remain surrounding the uncertainty of the Asia-Pacific’s geopolitical future.

In The Politics of the Asia-Pacific, senior scholars, former diplomats, and emerging voices introduce readers to the complexities of the colonial history, economics, democratization, authoritarianism, governance, and security within the region. Written by a diverse group of contributors with unique expertise in the region, the book includes immersive active-learning sequences in the form of classroom simulations, including a Model United Nations emergency session involving North Korea, an ASEAN Summit, and a women’s movement conference. These exciting simulations are grounded in real-world descriptions of the politics of the region and encourage students to learn through role-playing, research, public-speaking, and diplomatic negotiations with peers.

Exploring the region’s rapid economic growth and the great deal of politics that remain unsettled, The Politics of the Asia-Pacific shows why an education in global politics for the twenty-first century is incomplete without a consideration of this dynamic region.

Edited by: Mark S. Williams
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9781487525996
ISBN 10: 1487525990
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 15 April 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark S. Williams is Chair of Political Studies and Teaching Professor in Global Studies and Political Studies at Vancouver Island University.

Reviews for The Politics of the Asia-Pacific: Triumphs, Challenges, and Threats

The Politics of the Asia-Pacific introduces undergraduate students to the Asia-Pacific region through a close look at five themes: colonialism; economy; democracy and authoritarianism; security; and regional governance. There are very few appropriate teaching materials that cover the entire Asia-Pacific, and for this reason, this textbook is a welcome addition. I appreciate the key insights, discussion questions, and active learning simulations. - Isabelle Cote, Memorial University of Newfoundland The Politics of the Asia-Pacific provides an important lesson for students: that it is folly to take on a limited or rigid analytical understanding of regional politics and in fact there are many entry points to the study of the region. - Jennifer Mustapha, Huron University College