Editorial Reviews
Review
“Organized along thematic-chronological lines, these essays explore some essential aspects of Western and US influences on Asia since the late 19th century....these essays taken together provide a useful resource for understanding some major issues in 20th-century East-West relations. Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.”–
“Trans Pacific Realtions[a]dds valuable new interpretations in Asia/Pacific history.”–
“This book is far from standard diplomatic, political, or military history. Most of the contibutors offer novel approaches and perspectives on unconventional issues and problems....[t]he novel ideas and arguements are quite convincing.”–
“The wide range of views and topics contained in Trans-Pacific Relations makes it a useful addition to university libraries.”–
“Some of the novel ideas and arguments are quite convincing; others will at best serve to stir debate.”–
Book Description
This broad-based study of Western-Asian relations considers images of and actions by the United States, along with Britain and Germany, in the course of dealings with Asian nations such as China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Other case studies focus on inter-Asian relations between Japan and Korea; China and Japan; and Thailand and Vietnam. The essays encompass a wide range of recent scholarship, including cultural, economic, demographic, and intellectual approaches to military and diplomatic themes.
Trans-Pacific Relations : America, Europe, and Asia in the Twentieth Century (Perspectives on the Twentieth Century)
Trans-Pacific Relations: America, Europe, and Asia in the Twentieth Century (Perspectives on the Twentieth Century),Richard Jensen,Jon Davidann,Sugita,Praeger Publishers,0275977145,Asia,Asia - General,Europe,History,History - General History,International Relations - General,Modern - 20th Century,Political Science,Politics/International Relations,Relations,United States,United States - 20th Century,History / United States / 20th Century
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