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The Cambridge History of Australia offers a comprehensive view of Australian history from its pre-European origins to the present day. Over two volumes, this major work of reference tells the nation's social, political and cultural story. Volume 1 examines Australia's indigenous and colonial history through to the Federation of the colonies in 1901. Volume 2 opens with the birth of the twentieth century, tracing developments in the nation through to the present day. Each volume is divided into two parts. The first part offers a chronological treatment of the period, while the second examines the period in light of key themes, such as law, religion, the economy and the environment. Both volumes feature detailed maps, chronologies and lists of further reading. This is a lively and systematic account of Australia's history, incorporating the work of more than sixty leading historians. It is the ideal work of reference for students, scholars and general readers.

The Cambridge History of Australia offers a comprehensive view of Australian history from its pre-European origins to the present day. Over two volumes, this major work of reference tells the nation's social, political and cultural story. Volume 1 examines Australia's indigenous and colonial history through to the Federation of the colonies in 1901. Volume 2 opens with the birth of the twentieth century, tracing developments in the nation through to the present day. Each volume is divided into two parts. The first part offers a chronological treatment of the period, while the second examines the period in light of key themes, such as law, religion, the economy and the environment. Both volumes feature detailed maps, chronologies and lists of further reading. This is a lively and systematic account of Australia's history, incorporating the work of more than sixty leading historians. It is the ideal work of reference for students, scholars and general readers.

IN THE 1980S THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA HAS SOUGHT, AND TO SOME EXTENT GAINED, GREATER INTERDEPENDENCE WITHIN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION. IT HAS, FOR EXAMPLE, BECOME A MEMBER OF THE PACIFIC ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION CONFERENCE (PECC), A SEMI-OFFICIAL BODY THAT IS MORE A 'TALKING-SHOP' THAN AN INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, OF WHICH IT IS THE ONLY SOCIALIST MEMBER. HOWEVER, CHINA'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE PECC AND ITS GREATER INTERACTION WITH THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION ARE NOT WITHOUT THEIR PROBLEMS. CHINA SEEKS AN INDEPENDENT FOREIGN POLICY, BUT THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS STRATEGIC OUTLOOK DEPENDS ON THE CONTINUITY OF A STABLE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, WHICH CHINA CAN INFLUENCE BUT NOT DETERMINE. THERE APPEARS TO BE ROOM FOR CONFLICT BETWEEN THE DESIRE FOR INTERDEPENDENCE AND CHINA'S SEARCH FOR ITS OWN 'PATH TO SOCIALISM'. MOREOVER, WITHIN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE AMBIVALENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS CLOSER CO-OPERATION WITH CHINA.