ItÂ’s a study that in it involved the ideas and expectations associated with the many Pacific Century are placed under critical scrutiny. This book includes studies of particular countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. There is a analysis of economic and poitical trends in the region, the reasons behind its rise and its importance on a global scale. The rises of East Asia represents an historic turning point with immense significance worldwide. This book will be of interest to anyone concerned about the new approaches to and the debate about rise of East Asia and the coming of the Pacific Century.