Publisher's Synopsis
Australian-Asian relations from the 1970s to 2000 are chronicled in this second volume in the Facing North series. Utilizing extensive official government sources and private collections from ministers and public servants, this volume explores the changing relations between the two regions with a focus on integration; political, social, and economic alliances; and international affairs. This text combines the discussion of broad policy themes with a detailed analysis of specific topics such as human rights, globalization, immigration, rapid regional growth, and economic crises.
