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Devastation in Japan - An Economic Analysis (Paperback)
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Devastation in Japan - An Economic Analysis (Paperback)
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Japan is a mighty economy, brought into being by a determined and
resilient people. Its geographical positioning, however, means that
its security is far from guaranteed. Yet along with other
Pacific-rim countries, it continues to attract migrants, swelling
cities that are evermore prone to natural disaster. Dr Pascua looks
at Japan first from a historical point of view: the rise to
economic pre-eminence, the survival of nuclear attack, and then the
continual march for progress, despite potential for disaster on the
way. The tsunami of March 2011 is examined against the background
of the industrialised country's need for energy, and the reluctant
choices the Japanese made. The immediate effects of the earthquake,
the tsunami and the Fukusima disaster of course feature largely
here, yet they are viewed within the context of the impact on the
rest of the world, with particular reference to the United States,
as the the lights went down in the powerhouse. What steps this
inventive and adaptable nation will take in meeting these
challenges - of safe power sources and reducing risk from quakes -
remain to be seen. This short study is useful to those whose
business is connected with Japan, to those who need to refer, and
to readers who simply want to understand our world and the
tumultuous events undergone in recent years. It can be dipped-into
or read thoroughly. Either way, the result is the reader's extended
knowledge from this well-referenced, informative book.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Arthur Pascua
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
80 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4681-6560-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
Historical geography
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LSN: |
1-4681-6560-7 |
Barcode: |
9781468165609 |
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