International Society in the Early Twentieth Century Asia-Pacific

Taylor & Francis

International Society in the Early Twentieth Century Asia-PacificImperial Rivalries, International Organizations, and Experts\nAuthor(s): Hiroo Nakajima\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367895723, 978-0367895723\nSynopsis\nConcentrating on the rivalry between the formal and informal empires of Great Britain, Japan and the United States of America, this book examines how regional relations were negotiated in Asia and the Pacific during the interwar years. \n\nA range of international organizations including the League of Nations and the Institute of Pacific Relations, as well as internationally minded intellectuals in various countries, intersected with each other, forming a type of regional governance in the Asia-Pacific. This system transformed itself as post-war decolonization accelerated and the United States entered as a major power in the region. This was further reinforced by big foundations, including Carnm