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Informationen zum Autor Derek McDougall is a principal fellow in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia. His area of interest is Asia-Pacific international politics, with particular reference to Australian engagement. He has published widely on Asia-Pacific international politics and Australian foreign relations. He is a member of the international advisory board for Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and the editorial board of Contemporary Security Policy. Klappentext Historical Dictionary of International Organizations in Asia and the Pacific, Second Edition covers global, international, and regional organizations in Asia and the Pacific, and encompasses both governmental and non-governmental organizations. This second edition covers the history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, thematic topics, and major international issues affecting the region. This book is a valuable tool for anyone seeking details about international organizations in Asia and the Pacific, and the international context within which those organizations function. Zusammenfassung Historical Dictionary of International Organizations in Asia and the Pacific! Second Edition includes a chronology! an introductory essay! appendixes! and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities! thematic topics and major international issues affecting the region. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's Foreword Jon WoronoffPrefaceAcronyms and AbbreviationsMap: East Asia and Neighboring CountriesMap: The Pacific Islands RegionChronologyIntroductionTHE DICTIONARYAppendix 1: Web Sites and Mailing Addresses for Selected OrganizationsAppendix 2: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Key DocumentsBibliographyAbout the Author...
