Books by Peter Lowe

A comprehensive work concerning the basic principles of plate theory and its methodology, in which the author discusses both plastic and elastic responses. The reader is taken from relatively elementary aspects of the topic right through to the most recent research findings.

Japan's concern for defending cherished Japanese values during a century of fantastic change (1859-1956) is one of the key themes explored by the ten contributors to this volume.

This edition has been revised to take account of new perspectives concerning the two Koreas and the looming presence of China on the world stage. New material has been made available by the fall of the Soviet Union and the partial release of records in China.