East Asia and Globalization

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This clear and timely book presents the first sustained and structured analysis of globalization in the East Asian context, exploring the strategies used by East Asian countries to cope with the forces of globalization. Eschewing both neoliberal "hyperglobalization" chants and neorealist "globaloney" castigation, the authors integrate a broad conceptual framework with region- and country-specific case studies. Specifically, the book poses and addresses three major questions about East Asia's globalization. First, it identifies the range of contending conceptualizations of globalization that have underpinned the region's changing and contradictory views in the 1990s. Second, the book critically probes the discrepancy between promise and performance - the myths and realities - of East Asian globalization and the complex interaction of challenges and responses. Third, the authors evaluate the impacts and consequences of globalization for East Asia's political, economic, social, cultural, ecological and security development. These questions clarify the often-murky nature, challenges, responses and consequences of globalization, especially in light of the Asian financial crisis and moves toward recovery.

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This is a comprehensive theoretical and empirical study of globalization in the context of East Asia. The book provides an excellent guide for understanding the challenges and opportunities posed by globalization. It should be required reading for anyone who wishes to explore the key issues in East Asia and globalization. * Journal of Asian and African Studies *

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Samuel S. Kim is adjunct professor of political science and senior research associate at the East Asian Institute, Columbia University.