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Hot Spot: Asia and Oceania

Clinton Fernandes

Book Code: GR5412

ISBN: 0-313-35412-X

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-35412-0

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328 pages, maps

Greenwood Press

Publication: 6/30/2008

List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Hot Spot Histories

Description: The regions of Asia and Oceania, with their many diverse peoples, massive size, and vast cultural history, have birthed some of the most critical conflicts of the modern era. From border disputes to current nuclear threats to regions still shattered by the effects of past wars, this volatile region is a key player on the world stage of global conflict. This exciting volume provides up-to-the minute coverage of the most critical situations and explosive events in the region, including internal strife in Indonesia, insurgency in southern Thailand, nuclear issues in India and Pakistan, the Tibetan revolt, the Spratly Islands dispute, and terrorist organizations such as Abu Sayeff. The conflicts are explored against the backdrop of major conflicts like the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Cold War. Maps, a timeline, an index, and an annotated bibliography supplement the chapters for a greater understanding of the material. With ties to several curricular areas, including Asian studies, political science, global studies, military history, international relations, regional history and politics, this is an essential source for students of world history and global conflict.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Timeline
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 China and East Asia Sally Burt
Chapter 2 East Timor Clinton Fernandes
Chapter 3 Fiji Jon Fraenkel
Chapter 4 India-China Border Dispute Manjeet S. Pardesi
Chapter 5 Indonesia Damien Kingsbury and Clinton Fernandes
Chapter 6 Kashmir Conflict Nicolas Blarel
Chapter 7 Korea Stewart Lone
Chapter 8 Myanmar (Burma) Sally Burt
Chapter 9 Phillippines
Chapter 10 Solomon Islands Sinclair Dinnen
Chapter 11 Sri Lanka Damien Kingsbury
Chapter 12 Thailand Carlyle A. Thayer
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Editor and Contributors

LC Card Number: 2008008990

LCC Class: DS33

Dewey Class: 950


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