Pt. I. The politics of engagement. 1. Looking north: myths and strategies / Richard Robison. 2. A 'clash of cultures' or the convergence of political ideology? / Garry Rodan and Kevin Hewison. 3. Recalcitrant or Realpolitik? The politics of culture in Australia's relations with Malaysia / Peter Searle -- Pt. II. 'Asian' models of political and social organisation. 4. Culturalisation of economy and politics in Singapore / Chua Beng Huat. 5. Cultural relativism and democracy: political myths about 'Asia' and the 'West' / Stephanie Lawson -- Pt. III. 'Asian' models of economic organisation. 6. The neoclassical ascendancy: the Australian economic policy community and Northeast Asian economic growth / Trevor Matthews and John Ravenhill. 7. Sources of the East Asian advantage: an institutional analysis / Linda Weiss -- Pt. IV. Strategies for engagement: industry policy and labour policy
8. Exploring economic integration with Asia: the Australian food industry and global change / Robert Fagan. 9. Asian trade and Australian labour market restructuring / Rob Lambert