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David Martin Jones - Political Development in Pacific Asia - 9780745615059 - V9780745615059
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Political Development in Pacific Asia

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Description for Political Development in Pacific Asia paperback. This book provides a clear and accessible account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia. Adopting a comparative and historical approach, it examines the factors behind the a East Asian Miraclea which has transformed the economies and societies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Num Pages: 248 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1QSP; JP; KCB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
This book provides a clear and accessible account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia. Adopting a comparative and historical approach, it examines the factors behind the 'East Asian Miracle' which has transformed the economies and societies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.

Political Development in Pacific Asia begins by examining the traditional forms of political culture which prevailed in Pacific Asia and which affected, in various ways, post-colonial political development in the region. Subsequent chapters examine the growth strategies pursued by high-performing economies of East Asia and the implications of rapid growth ... Read more

While Jones gives due attention to the remarkable achievements of the high-performing economies of East Asia, he also addresses the social and political costs of this rapid, state-managed growth. The result is a balanced and nuanced account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia which will be invaluable for students and scholars alike.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745615059
SKU
V9780745615059
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About David Martin Jones
David Martin Jones is a political scientist, writer and commentator based in the UK and Australia. His research tackles thorny questions of statecraft, conscience and threat.

Reviews for Political Development in Pacific Asia
"Jones has written a sophisticated and up-to-the-minute account of the realities of the Pacific Rim, an area that cannot be understood without attending to the cultural traditions he deals with in his first chapter. Just the book for students and businessmen alike, for all who need to get a focus on the countries of the Pacific Rim - culturally mysterious, ... Read more

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