The European Union and East Asia: Inter-Regional Linkages in a Changing Global System

by Peter W. Preston (Editor), Julie Gilson (Editor)

Twelve chapters discuss the extent and nature of regional linkages between East Asia and the European Union. They examine each region's reaction to the Asian crisis, the post-colonial balance of power, trade relations, and the function of Asia-Europe meetings. The role of the divergent cultural expectations, intellectual traditions, and political concerns are emphasized, especially in their impact on political, economic, social, and cultural linkages. Contributors include political scientists, economists, sociologists, and scholars of comparative cultures, Asian studies, and European studies from Europe, China, and Japan.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 30, 2002