The essays in this collection of writings concerning the movement of information technology (IT) into Asia pay particular attention to China, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. They are organized around the topics of national policy and infrastructure, electronic commerce, and education.

The section on government and IT policies considers such issues as the relationship between Hong Kong and China, the transformation of Singapore into an “intellectual island,” and telecommunications issues in emerging economies. The electronic commerce section pays special attention to Australia and New Zealand. It includes an evaluation of the New Zealand Privacy Act of 1993 and a discussion of security issues. A variety of educational issues throughout the region are considered.

The book contains an index, a glossary, and a helpful table of common issues covered across chapters. Most chapters include tables, footnotes, and references.

The book contains broad-based information that will be valuable to people in government, industry, and education. The text is well written and well organized. Overall, it is a worthy addition to the libraries of people interested in IT developments in the Pacific Rim.