0 the study of the history, politics, economics, and cultures of various areas of the world or of a particular area of the world -- （学术的）区域研究
I chaired the inner area studies group for three years—most of its life.
Further area studies are being carried out jointly with the local authorities leading ultimately to a longer-term tripartite strategy.
There is talk about saturation area studies, inventories of pleasure parks, and the establishment of social tourism.
According to this vision, the area studies field would be transformed and integrated into traditional social science disciplinesespecially, economics, sociology, and political science.
At that time only the summary reports of the inner area studies were out.
Communications sergeants prepare the communications portion of area studies, briefbacks and operation plans and orders.
In recent years, a backlash has emerged against area studies.
Overall, the various programs allow for a variety of approaches to study, ranging from economics to area studies to sociology to geography.
