{"product_id":"9789814644198","title":"Asian Countries And The Arctic Future","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver the last few years Asian governments have taken a stronger approach to the Arctic, culminating with permanent-observer status to the Arctic Council for China, India, Japan, Singapore and South-Korea in May 2013. This groundbreaking book brings together the latest research in emerging Asian interests for the Arctic region, and the implications thereof this change has for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book covers Arctic shipping, fisheries and mineral extraction. It analyzes key Asian countries' policies, positions and activities. The book also demonstrates that there are common aspects which attract Asian countries to the Arctic, such as a concern for climate change, but there are also important national differences. From the Arctic Council to UNCLOS, Arctic governance mechanisms are thoroughly presented and analyzed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributed by scholars from both Asia — China, India, Japan, Singapore and South-Korea — as well as Arctic countries — Norway and USA, this book is an essential source of reference for both academics and government professionals, as well for the readers keen on understanding the dynamic change in the Arctic region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArctic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArctic Council\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperation and Conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomic Prospects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinental Shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral Extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimate Change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce Melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReadership:\u003c\/b\u003e Academics, undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, and policy makers interested in major Asian countries' Arctic interests, Arctic governance, economic development in the Arctic regions, Northern Sea Route and Northwestern Passage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses a topic which has been previously little covered, but is of growing global interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents one of the first efforts to bring all relevant Asian countries together to discuss Arctic issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributed by Scholars from Asia and Arctic Countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139928375536,"sku":"9789814644198","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789814644198_p0.jpg?v=1763691932","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789814644198","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}