Understanding Australia's Neighbours: An Introduction to East and Southeast Asia. Second, 2011 edition of the 2000 study of South and Southeast Asia. Written from a consciously Australian viewpoint, the recent history of the diverse area is not segmented but considered thematically in relation to: tradition and modernity in the family and in religion; colonialism in East and Southeast Asia (including Australia); impact of the West; nationalism and revolution; the Cold War and Sino-Soviet split ; economic growth and Japan's "economic miracle"; democracy and human rights; globalization; China-Japan relations and US power in the 21st century; and Australia/Asia interaction. With sketch maps, booklist, bibliography, and index.