Zhang, Yumei, 1964-

Pacific Asia : the politics of development / Yumei Zhang. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2003. - viii, 192 p ; 22 cm. - Making of the contemporary world . - Making of the contemporary world. .



Development theories -- Development in Pacific Asia -- The political economy of 'Confucian' capitalisms -- The political economy of 'ersatz capitalism' in Southeast Asia -- Political development in Japan : a model of 'illiberal democracy'? -- Political development in Taiwan, South Korea and Thailand : the triumph of democratisation -- Political development in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia : democratisation blocked -- 'Welfare orientalism' and social development in Pacific Asia -- The changing context of development : democratisation, globalisation and the 1997 crisis -- The rise of regionalism in Pacific Asia : contested visions, changing realities.

Describes the political and economic growth in Pacific Asia from the aftermath of World War II through the beginning of the twenty-first century, discussing theories and the leading factors that have allowed Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan to become high-performing nations.



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Economic policy--East Asia.
Economic policy--Southeast Asia.

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