China Rising: Peace, Power, and Order in East Asia by Kang, David

Columbia University Press, 2009. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Columbia University Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Paperback / softback. New. Throughout the past three decades East Asia has seen more peace and stability than at any time since the Opium Wars of 1839-1841. During this period China has rapidly emerged as a major regional power, averaging over nine percent economic growth per year since the introduction of its market reforms in 1978. Foreign businesses have flocked to invest in China, and Chinese exports have begun to flood the world. China is modernizing its military, has joined numerous regional and international institutions, and plays an increasingly visible role in international politics. In response to this growth, other states in East Asia have moved to strengthen their military, economic, and diplomatic relations with China. But why have these countries accommodated rather than balanced China's rise? David C. Kang believes certain preferences and beliefs are responsible for maintaining stability in East Asia. Kang's research shows how East Asian states have grown closer to China,… Read More

Columbia Univ Pr, 2009. Paperback. New. 296 pages. 9.25x5.75x0.50 inches.

Paperback / softback. New.

Columbia Univ Pr, 2009. Paperback. New. 296 pages. 9.25x5.75x0.50 inches.

Columbia University Press, 2009-12-23. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!