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In the Middle of the Future: Tom Plate on Asia: Contemporary History through a Newspaper Column
For almost two decades, the columns of journalist Tom Plate have been featured in leading newspapers of the world and have focused entirely on one gigantic subject ― the dynamic rise of Asia. Now, for the first time, the best of these columns has been organized into a substantial anthology, annotated with personal comments by Professor Plate, who is also the author of the best-selling ‘Giants of Asia’ book series. Unpublished material also enlivens the collection with vivid backstories. The net effect is a compelling and sprawling portrait of the last two decades of Asia resurgence by America’s only Asia-only columnist.
448 pages, Paperback
First published October 31, 2013
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February 25, 2014
** This review was originally posted on Notes of a Book Lover .
I am not a student of politics nor current affairs. As such, I am unable to critique on the validity of the opinions and arguments stated in the book. However, as a layman, I am able to provide you with my opinions of the book.
First and foremost, I enjoyed reading this book immensely! This was definitely a feat because I have never been interested in current affairs or politics. To be honest, I am rather apathetic about current affairs (totally bad, I know). However, Tom Plate's writing style was so interesting that this book captured my attention throughout!
Second, this book provided me with so much information and insights into Asia and the relationships between the Asian countries and other countries. Most importantly, this book has ignited an interest in apathetic me to understand more about current affairs.
In conclusion, I enjoyed reading this book and have learnt much about Asia and its relations with other countries. More importantly, this book has ignited an interest in apathetic me to understand more about current affairs. As such, I highly recommend this book to all who are interested in politics, current affairs or Asia.
I am not a student of politics nor current affairs. As such, I am unable to critique on the validity of the opinions and arguments stated in the book. However, as a layman, I am able to provide you with my opinions of the book.
First and foremost, I enjoyed reading this book immensely! This was definitely a feat because I have never been interested in current affairs or politics. To be honest, I am rather apathetic about current affairs (totally bad, I know). However, Tom Plate's writing style was so interesting that this book captured my attention throughout!
Second, this book provided me with so much information and insights into Asia and the relationships between the Asian countries and other countries. Most importantly, this book has ignited an interest in apathetic me to understand more about current affairs.
In conclusion, I enjoyed reading this book and have learnt much about Asia and its relations with other countries. More importantly, this book has ignited an interest in apathetic me to understand more about current affairs. As such, I highly recommend this book to all who are interested in politics, current affairs or Asia.
April 3, 2015
*First posted on Jessica's Rainbow Inspiration.
I read Tom Plate’s In the Middle of the Future in 2013 and really liked it so I was really keen to get my hands on In the Middle of China’s Future. I’m pleased to say that this book did not disappoint!
In the Middle of China’s Future is like an introductory primer to China’s history, politics and economics in the past two decades or so. Each column is about four pages long so this book makes for good reading while commuting. The columns are succinct and witty, just like In the Middle of the Future.
Like In The Middle of the Future, In the Middle of China’s Future has ignited an interest in me in politics, current affairs and China; I think this is one of the most important things that a book could do. This book has also taught me about politics and the importance of balanced viewpoints.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about China. If you are interested in learning more about Asia, do check out In the Middle of the Future.
I read Tom Plate’s In the Middle of the Future in 2013 and really liked it so I was really keen to get my hands on In the Middle of China’s Future. I’m pleased to say that this book did not disappoint!
In the Middle of China’s Future is like an introductory primer to China’s history, politics and economics in the past two decades or so. Each column is about four pages long so this book makes for good reading while commuting. The columns are succinct and witty, just like In the Middle of the Future.
Like In The Middle of the Future, In the Middle of China’s Future has ignited an interest in me in politics, current affairs and China; I think this is one of the most important things that a book could do. This book has also taught me about politics and the importance of balanced viewpoints.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about China. If you are interested in learning more about Asia, do check out In the Middle of the Future.
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