n this assignment you will be learning about core and periphery relationships and applying your knowledge to an Asian-Pacific Rim nation of your choice. Core-periphery is a concept discussed by...

GEOG 2617: The Geography of the Asian-Pacific Rim Winter 2016 First Project Core & Periphery Regions of the Asian-Pacific Rim (20%) Description In this assignment you will be learning about core and periphery relationships and applying your knowledge to an Asian-Pacific Rim nation of your choice. Core-periphery is a concept discussed by Friedmann (1966) and others which describes an uneven development process whereby core areas hold economic, educational, political, and social power and source raw materials from the periphery. Peripheral areas are dependent on the core and typically have weaker economies and political influence, lower educational levels, and lower rates of innovation. I will randomly assign you to one of the following three countries (China, Japan & South Korea) listed below in the Country Table to focus on in your report. Then, you will be using maps and other sources to define core and periphery areas within your country. Finally, you will be explaining why the particular core and periphery areas have developed, and any threats or opportunities for these regions looking into the future. Preparation Please begin by reading about Asian core and periphery relationships on pages 20-21 and 86-94 in your course text (Weightman, 2011). You should also scan the sections of the text related to your country for relevant information. Next, start exploring maps for your country on the below listed websites. You will be selecting and describing 5 maps that justify your definitions of core and periphery areas in your country. Country Table Country Source Website http://worldmap.harvard.edu/chinamap/ China Harvard University http://www.stat.go.jp/english/data/chiri/map/c_koku/2010.htm Japan Population Census 2010 Statistical Maps of Japan http://nationalatlas.ngii.go.kr/national?lang=eng&page_name=Index&page_no=eng-index South The National Atlas Korea of Korea, 2014 Report Contents You will be writing a...