Asian Studies (General)

Taking a thematic approach, this book cover the increasing diplomatic, trade and investment ties between Asia and Africa. As well as political, diplomatic and economic issues, it looks at society-level interactions and historical processes to understand earlier connections between the two regions, a..

In Asia, where authoritarian-developmental states have proliferated, statehood and social control are heavily contested in borderland spaces. This handbook highlights some of the processes taking place at the fringe of the state, showcasing how centering the margins may help our understanding of ter..

This handbook offers a complete picture of Asian energy, covering supply and demand, as well as contemporary challenges in the sector. Prepared by a team of leading international experts, it  not only captures the East Asian domination, particularly that of China, but also highlights the growing inf..

Nowhere is the connection between society and the environment more evident and potentially more harmful for the future of world than in Asia. In recent years, the rapid development of countries with very large populations has led to a huge increase in environmental problems. This handbook provides a..

As the world’s largest and most populous continent Asia is a major player in the challenges for improving global public health. With substantial health inequalities, environmental degradation due to rapid urbanisation, higher risks of natural disasters, increasing migration and an aging population, ..

This is the first handbook to provide a complete overview of the challenges of national memory for reconciliation in the East Asian region. It is an essential read for students and scholars of East Asian studies, anthropology, gender studies, history, politics, sociology, and for those interested in..

Decades after the end of the World War II East Asia continues to struggle with lingering animosities and unresolved historical grievances in domestic, bilateral and regional memory landscapes. China, Japan and the Korea share a history of inter- and intra-violence, self-other identity construction a..

Asia is a huge region with a large number of societies and cultures, resulting inevitably in varying mental health needs, mental health practices and societal attitudes to mental health. This handbook surveys the state of current psychiatric care across the Asia-Pacific region. Focusing on individua..

Presenting a comprehensive literature review, as well as numerous case studies, this book examines sustainable development from economic and social perspectives, as well as from an environmental viewpoint...

Placing sex acts in Asia at the forefront of historical investigation, this book explores the history of sodomy and other so-called transgressive sexual practices, such as anal sex, same-sex erotic encounters, pederasty, bestiality, incest, transgenderism, and oral sex, in East, Southeast and South ..

Placing sex acts in Asia at the forefront of historical investigation, this book explores the history of sodomy and other so-called transgressive sexual practices, such as anal sex, same-sex erotic encounters, pederasty, bestiality, incest, transgenderism, and oral sex, in East, Southeast and South ..

Placing sex acts in Asia at the forefront of historical investigation, this book explores the history of sodomy and other so-called transgressive sexual practices, such as anal sex, same-sex erotic encounters, pederasty, bestiality, incest, transgenderism, and oral sex, in East, Southeast and South ..