Asia past and present : a brief history / Peter P Wan, Thomas D Reins.

Includes index.

"Depending on the course, Asia Past and Present History of Asia would be most useful at the undergraduate level or perhaps at the high school level where Asian cultures are introduced. In particular, for courses such as History of Asia; Asian History and Film; Cold War in Asia. Since the book contains substantial materials for different regions in Asia, it would also fit in nicely for courses on politics, diplomacy, environmental issues, and socio-economic subjects in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South and Central Asia. It would be the fundamental text for Freshman/Sophmore introductory classes and a supplemental resource for upper division courses in the social sciences."--