Memory and History in East and Southeast Asia: Issues of Identity in International Relations

Examining various aspects of the question of memory and history in international relations, this collection of 13 essays was written by academics, journalists, two former ambassadors, and public officials in the US, Japan, Korea, Germany, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Individual topics include the politics of memory in South Korea, psychological aspects of Japanese security, and two articles on the US role in the Asia- Pacific at the end of the 20th century. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)