America and the Pacific Rim or Essentials of Business Law Student Edition

America and the Pacific Rim: Coming to Terms with New Realities

Author: Gerald L L Houseman

Recognizing the dawning of the Pacific century and its implications for the United States, this textbook explores the economic, political, and social development of the countries of the Asia Pacific and analyzes past, present, and future U.S. policy responses. Houseman compares and contrasts various levels of development within the region, emphasizing especially trade, security, and human rights issues. He concludes with recommendations for U.S. policymaking acknowledging the realities of shrinking political and economic influence in the post-Cold War era.

Author Biography: Gerald L. Houseman is professor of political science at Indiana University and was a Fulbright scholar in Indonesia for 1993-94.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
1	Awakening to the New Realities of Asia	1
2	Issues of Asian Economic Development and Trade	25
3	Security and Human Rights Issues	47
4	Japan: Powerhouse of Asia - and of the World	65
5	China and India: The Giants of Asia	99
6	The Asian "Tigers" - The Strong New Economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Malaysia - and the Hopefuls Who Want to Join Them	129
7	The Less-Developed Asia-Pacific Nations	169
8	ASEAN: A Future Asian Community of Nations?	199
9	Coming to Terms with the New Realities of Asia	217
	Index	223
	About the Author	229

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Essentials of Business Law Student Edition

Author: Joesph G Bonnic

The fifth edition of this popular textbook presents a broad, practical approach to the study of business law principles and practices. The material has been extensively revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the legal field, and every chapter includes an abundance of real-world examples that illustrate the law at work. In- depth coverage of the latest issues in business law, including new coverage of technology, environmental, and international law, is also provided. Photos and a new, engaging design make the book easy to teach and understand, and the new and expanded pedagogy, with an emphasis on teachability and assessment, offers teachers and students a wealth of opportunities for enriching the learning experience. Students will come away with a clear understanding of business law topics and be able to identify, explain, and apply the principles of business law in the world around them.