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U.S.-China Relations in the “Asia-Pacific” Century
✍ Scribed by S. Mahmud Ali (auth.)
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan US
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 278
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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✦ Synopsis
This book traces the evolution of post-Cold War relations between China and the US, focusing on their often conflicting efforts to achieve economic growth, military prowess and technological sophistication. Adopting a dual approach with equal emphasis on Beijing and Washington, it sheds new light on the relationship between the countries.
✦ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Prologue....Pages 1-13
The Clinton Roller Coaster....Pages 15-40
Turbulent Times....Pages 41-64
Reassessment and Renewal....Pages 65-107
Look Back In Bewilderment....Pages 109-125
Peer-Rivals and Deterrence....Pages 127-165
Strategic Triangles....Pages 167-199
Epilogue....Pages 201-211
Back Matter....Pages 213-268
✦ Subjects
Asian History; International Relations; Asian Politics; Asian Culture; European Politics; US History
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