Raging Waters in the South China Sea: What the Battle for Supremacy Means for Southeast Asia by Rachel a WinstonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Well written, informative and insightful...
Raging Waters in the South China Sea: What the Battle for Supremacy Means for Southeast Asia by Rachel A. Winston, Ph.D. and Ishika Sachdeva is a very well written and researched book. Informative and insightful, the authors present an easy to read perspective on current and significant international events relating to China and its impact on the entire world.
To paraphrase the authors, they state from the outset that this book was not written as a scholarly tome for researchers since some of the topics are simplified for brevity and readability. Nevertheless, there is scholarship within, and some of the maps, charts, and timelines are clearer than other reference materials. Their aim is to break down unfamiliar rhetoric and overwhelming concepts in order to eliminate any barriers the readers might have with intellectually-astute journal articles. Their goal is to engage the curious learner. This book was written to lay a foundation for the public to understand the past and present events in the South China Sea, including how states are navigating the choppy waters of diplomacy regarding territorial claims and how decisions made now are shaping our world’s future.
If you are looking to gain a better understanding about what’s happening with China and regional countries in the South China Sea, this book would come highly recommended.
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