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 Unpublished material also enlivens the collection with vivid backstories.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.

About the Author :
Tom Plate is an experienced writer, journalist and syndicated columnist. He is currently Distinguished Scholar of Asian and Pacific Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he founded The New ASIA MEDIA website.

Review :
"Congratulations on IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FUTURE - I am impressed by the stimulating and illuminating commentary on the unfolding Asian scene. I learn more from Tom Plate's writing on Asia than from anyone else. I especially like the spirit and slant of the introduction, including the usefully provocative interrogations of how democracy-in-action works and disappoints." --- Richard Falk, professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University (and Research Fellow, Orfalea Center, University of California, Santa Barbara) ______ [Book Review] In The Middle Of The Future by Tom Plate February 24, 2014. Book Review, Notes of a Book Lover.com 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.