Asia's cauldron : the South China Sea and the end of a stable Pacific
by Kaplan, Robert D., 1952- (Author)
Summary
"An examination of the future role of the South China sea in international relations and a tour of the the nations surrounding the South China Sea and their interests in the region. In exploring each of these countries individually, Kaplan clearly shows where the conflicts may arise and why they wil... Full description
Summary: |
"An examination of the future role of the South China sea in international relations and a tour of the the nations surrounding the South China Sea and their interests in the region. In exploring each of these countries individually, Kaplan clearly shows where the conflicts may arise and why they will be challenging for the international community"--Provided by publisher. |
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Physical Description: |
xxi, 225 pages : maps ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-208) and index. |
ISBN: |
0812994329 (hardcover : acid-free paper) 9780812994322 (hardcover : acid-free paper) |
Author Notes: |
He has traveled extensively, and his journeys through Yugoslavia and America have produced, respectively, Balkan Ghosts (which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize) and An Empire Wilderness. Kapan is also the author of Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power (Random House, 2010) and The Revenge of Geography (Random House, 2012) Kaplan has lectured at the FBI, the National Security Agency, the Pentagon's Joint Staff, major universities, the CIA, and business forums. (Bowker Author Biography) |