Provides the most up-to-date social, political and economic information for this important region. Includes comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region and contributions from experts.

A systematic survey of the political, social and economic aspects of a changing region, this resource covers all the countries in East Asia, South East Asia, Australasia and the Pacific Islands, from Afghanistan to Vietnam.

The Far East and Austrialasia 2002, has been researched, revised and updated to provide a unique and extensive collection of facts, analysis, statistics and directory information on this vast region.

A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region Keeps up-to-date with current economic and political developments. Part One: General Survey Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: regional security issues, human rights, environmental issues, recent economic trends and USA's relations with the Asia-Pacific region. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography. Regional Information Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.