Books in the Routledge Advances in Asia-Pacific Studies series

Taking a long view, and a wide perspective, this book by Japan's leading scholars on Asia and Eurasia provides a comprehensive and systematic comparison of the three greatest powers in the region and assesses how far the recent growth trajectories of these countries are sustainable in the long run. The book examines the population, resource and economic basis for the countries' rise, considers political, social and cultural factors, and sets recent developments in a long historical context. Throughout, the different development paths of the three countries are compared and contrasted, and the new models for the future of the world order which they represent are analysed.

Examining how the interdependent economic system has driven policy change and education reform, this book assesses the impact of globalization on the education systems of key East Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the "tiger economies" of South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.

Arts and cultural activity in Asia is increasingly seen as important internationally, and Asiäs growing prosperity is enabling the full range of artistic activities to be better encouraged, supported and managed. This book presents a range of case studies of arts and cultural leadership across a large number of Asian countries. Besides examining different cultural frameworks and contexts, the book considers different cultural approaches to leadership, discusses external challenges and entrepreneurialism, and explores the impact of politics. Throughout, the book covers different art forms, and different sorts of arts and cultural organisations.

Taking a long view, and a wide perspective, this book by Japan's leading scholars on Asia and Eurasia provides a comprehensive and systematic comparison of the three greatest powers in the region and assesses how far the recent growth trajectories of these countries are sustainable in the long run. The book examines the population, resource and economic basis for the countries' rise, considers political, social and cultural factors, and sets recent developments in a long historical context. Throughout, the different development paths of the three countries are compared and contrasted, and the new models for the future of the world order which they represent are analysed.

Combining case studies and country reports from around Asia with a theoretical framework for understanding sustainability concerns, this book aims to show how social work can play a valuable role in mitigating and adapting to environmental challenges and social sustainability.

Arts and cultural activity in Asia is increasingly seen as important internationally, and Asiäs growing prosperity is enabling the full range of artistic activities to be better encouraged, supported and managed. This book presents a range of case studies of arts and cultural leadership across a large number of Asian countries. Besides examining different cultural frameworks and contexts, the book considers different cultural approaches to leadership, discusses external challenges and entrepreneurialism, and explores the impact of politics. Throughout, the book covers different art forms, and different sorts of arts and cultural organisations.

With a focus on 16 major cities across the Asia Pacific region, including Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai, Apia, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Guadalajara, Auckland, Suva, Melbourne and Singapore, this book explores the varied development patterns of these metropolitan centres. Tracking and tracing economic and social trends, the contributors to this collection reveal how a wide range of political and cultural factors have interacted over time in order to shape and produce the diverse characteristics of the cities in the region.

This volume provides a broader picture of how elder care is defined at a time when ageing is becoming increasingly defined as a social problem. It is a valuable source for researchers in health and welfare, social policy and gerontology.

'Directors of Urban Change in Asia' examines who the 'directors' for urban change are in an eclectic mix of Asian cities.

This volume provides a broader picture of how elder care is defined at a time when ageing is becoming increasingly defined as a social problem. It is a valuable source for researchers in health and welfare, social policy and gerontology.

Since the publication of the 2005 Human Security Report, scholars and policy-makers have debated the causes, interpretation and implications of what the report described as a global decline in armed conflict since the end of the Cold War. Focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, this book analyses the causes and patterns of this decline.

This book focuses on the challenges that an ageing Asia-Pacific population poses to economies and societies in the region. It considers the policies that have evolved to date to meet new demands, and how these will operate in the future.

Surveys the political history and pre-history of the 'Asian values' debate. This book explores the histories and conceptual essences of the world religions involved in or affected by the debate.

Explores how disease patterns and health problems in Asia and the Pacific, and collective responses to them, have been shaped over time by cultural, economic, social, demographic, environmental and political factors. This work presents the importance of the non-medical context in the history of human disease.

"Social Policy in East and South East Asia" provides a systematic comparison of the policy sectors of income maintenance, health, housing and education in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.

This important new book explores the influences of global environmental discourses and local traditions and practises in twelve countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Caroline Rose presents a thorough, balanced and objective examination of both sides of the relationship between China and Japan.

Through detailed case studies drawn from the Asia-Pacific region, this text examines the critical issues raised by the embracing and expansion of the human rights discourse by feminists worldwide.