Carin Holroyd Knihy

Focusing on the historical and cultural foundations, this textbook delves into the dynamics that have shaped East Asia's rise as a significant player in global politics and economics. It provides newcomers with essential insights into the region's contemporary status and its potential for leadership in the 21st century, making it a valuable resource for understanding East Asia's pivotal role on the world stage.

Focusing on the intersection of economic growth and environmental sustainability, this book analyzes Japan's initiatives and policies aimed at achieving a green economy. It critically evaluates the successes and challenges faced by the country in balancing industrial development with ecological preservation, offering insights into Japan's unique approach to environmental issues. The discussion includes various strategies implemented and their implications for future sustainability efforts, making it a significant contribution to understanding Japan's role in global environmental discourse.

Focusing on the integration of digital media in East Asia, the book highlights the economic and cultural collaboration among South Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. It emphasizes the region's growing significance in the global economy through advancements in manufacturing and digital content production, driven by active government support in infrastructure, regulation, and investment. The text also addresses how linguistic and cultural barriers contribute to regional content retention, fostering stronger cultural connections within East Asia, the fastest-growing market for digital materials.

The multiple and diverse forces of globalization have, indeed, affected Japan significantly over the past decades. But so, it must be said, has Japan influenced a variety of critical global developments - globalization is not a one-way street, particularly for a nation as economically influential and technologically advanced as Japan. The chapters in this collection examine the impact of globalization on Japan and the impact of Japan on the forces of globalization from the various disciplinary perspectives of business, the economy, politics, technology, culture and society. They also explain the manner in which the nation has responded to the economic and cultural liberalization that has been such a profound force for change around the globe. This comprehensive collected works brings the latest research to bear on this important subject and provides evidence of the long history of global influences on Japan - and Japanese impacts on the rest of the world. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of globalization, Japanese Studies, and Asian Studies.