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Product Description Providing a comprehensive knowledge of the Asian crisis from an economic, political, and social point of view, this book is divided in two parts. The first includes area studies of the main Asian countries during the crisis, beginning with China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, followed by South Asia and Central Asia. The second part focuses on international variables, including environmental, political, and regional issues. About the Author Maria Weber is Affiliated Professor of International Relations and Comparative Politics at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy.