An Introduction to the Study of International Regions
Series: The Region and Country Study Series
Edited by Zhang Yunling Translated by Wang Liqin
ISBN: 978-1-80589-003-4
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-80589-004-1Hardback
Pages: 264
About the Book:
This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of area studies, marking the first comprehensive volume in China addressing both theoretical and empirical dimensions of this field. Edited by Professor Zhang Yunling and translated into English by Professor Wang Liqin, the book compiles contributions from distinguished scholars across various Chinese universities and research institutions. Published initially in Chinese in 2022, it aligns with the Ministry of Education's 2021 initiative to pioneer area studies in China, ushering in a 'golden age' for this discipline.
An Introduction to Study of International Regions
Zhang, Yunling, Academy Member of Chinese Academy of Social Science (CASS); Chair Professor, Chairman of Academic Committee of School of Northeast Asia, President of Institute for International Studies, Shandong University (2019-) He was Director of International Studies, CASS (2007-2018); Director of Institute of
Asia-Pacific Studies(1993-2007), Director of Japanese Studies( 1995-2001), CASS ; Member of National Committee of Chinese Political Consultant Conference (2002-2018.3); He was Member of East Asia Vision Group (2000-2001, EAVG II, 2012-2013), Member of Official Expert Group on China-ASEAN Cooperation (2001), Member of ASEM Task Force (2003-2004), Chairman of Joint Expert Group for Feasibility Study on EAFTA (2005-2006); Member of Joint Expert Group of CEPEA (2006-2009); Executive Chairman of China-Republic of Korea Joint Expert Committee (2010-2013); Member of China-Japan 21st Century Friendship Commission (2003-2008).
Books: China and Asia Regionalism (English, 2010), China and World: New change, understanding and Identification (Chinese, 2011), Seeking a benign relationship between China and the world (Chinese, 2013), Between the Ideal and Reality-Thinking of East Asian cooperation (Chinese 2015), On East Asian Regional Cooperation: ideality and reality (vol. I.II English, 2019), Grand Transformation of the Century (2020, Chinese), The Global Mega Trends (Chinese,2021), An introduction to the Study of International Regions (Chinese, 2022).
