ABSTRACT

Japan and Asia Pacific Integration is a study of regional integration in the greater Pacific area during 1968-1996. It examines the political rationale of such international organisations as the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum, and the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC). There is a focus on Japanese conceptions of regionalism and integration, but the attitudes of other countries such as the United States, Australia, Malaysia and China are also explored.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

part I|76 pages

Economism

chapter 2|14 pages

The etymology of economism

chapter 3|19 pages

On being great

chapter 4|19 pages

Investing in development

part II|116 pages

The Pacific age

chapter 7|16 pages

The blueprint

chapter 8|13 pages

The institution

chapter 9|21 pages

Japan's decade

chapter 11|20 pages

Continentalism

chapter 12|7 pages

Conclusion