The Politics of Economic Regionalism: Explaining Regional Economic Integration in East Asia (International Political Economy Series) - Hardcover

Cai, K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0230576540 ISBN 13: 9780230576544

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010

Synopsis

While major theories of economic regionalism in the existing literature are primarily constructed to explore institutionalized regional integration, European integration in particular, the analytical framework developed in this work explains the unique process and pattern of regional integration in East Asia.

About this title

About the Author:

KEVIN G. CAI is Associate Professor at Renison University College, University of Waterloo, Canada. He is the author of The Political Economy of East Asia: Regional and National Dimensions and numerous refereed journal articles, book chapters and other pieces.

Review:

'Theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich, this is an excellent introduction to what is becoming the world's most important economic region.' - Mark Beeson, Professor in International Politics and Head of Department, Department of Political Science& International Studies, University of Birmingham, UK

'Artfully tracing the evolution of economic regionalism in East Asia, Kevin G. Cai identifies its distinguishing features and differences from the Western European and North American experiences. This book will win lavish praise from both specialists on Asia and general readers. It is a gem.' - James H. Mittelman, University Professor, School of International Service, American University, USA, and author of Hyperconflict: Globalization and Insecurity (2010)

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0230576540
• ISBN 13: 9780230576544
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 209