2004, ISBN: 9780521830737

Hardcover

Polity. Good. 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches. Paperback. 1997. 248 pages. Cover worn<br>This book provides a clear and accessibl e account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia… More...

Polity. Good. 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches. Paperback. 1997. 248 pages. Cover worn<br>This book provides a clear and accessibl e account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia. Adopting a comparative and historical approach, it examines the f actors behind the 'East Asian Miracle' which has transformed the economies and societies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singap ore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Political Development in Pacific Asia begins by examining the traditional forms of politi cal culture which prevailed in Pacific Asia and which affected, i n various ways, post-colonial political development in the region . Subsequent chapters examine the growth strategies pursued by hi gh-performing economies of East Asia and the implications of rapi d growth for democratization and civil society. The final chapter explores the place of these economies in a rapidly changing regi onal and international order. 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 th is rapid, state-managed growth. The result is a balanced and nuan ced account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia which will be invaluable for students and scholars alike. Edito rial Reviews Review Jones has written a sophisticated and up-to- the-minute account of the realities of the Pacific Rim, an area t hat cannot be understood without attending to the cultural tradit ions he deals with in his first chapter. Just the book for studen ts and businessmen alike, for all who need to get a focus on the countries of the Pacific Rim - culturally mysterious, but economi cally and politically all too much a part of our world. Kenneth M inogue, The London School of Economics and Political Science A m ost impressive study distinguished by the depth and clarity of it s grasp of the distinctiveness of the region's political cultures . The difference this makes is most strikingly apparent in his br illiant, revisionist chapter on the political significance of the new middle classes. Professor Tony Woodiwiss, University of Esse x David Martin Jones clearly explains the distinctive precepts a nd practice of state power in North and South-East Asia and how, after the Cold War, it is the relations between these states that are most in question. His knowledge is wide, his arguments persu asive. This is an impressively comprehensive and reliable introdu ction to confusing and much contested issues. Geoffrey Hawthorn, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge From the Inside Flap This book provides a clear and accessible account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia. A dopting a comparative and historical approach, it examines the fa ctors behind the 'East Asian Miracle' which has transformed the e conomies and societies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapo re, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Political Development in Pacific Asia begins by examining the traditional forms of politic al 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 hig h-performing economies of East Asia and the implications of rapid growth for democratization and civil society. The final chapter explores the place of these economies in a rapidly changing regio nal and international order. While Jones gives due attention to the remarkable achievements of the high-performing economies of E ast Asia, he also addresses the social and political costs of thi s rapid, state-managed growth. The result is a balanced and nuanc ed account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia which will be invaluable for students and scholars alike. From the Back Cover 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 beh ind the 'East Asian Miracle' which has transformed the economies and societies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indon esia, Thailand and Malaysia. Political Development in Pacific A sia begins by examining the traditional forms of political cultur e which prevailed in Pacific Asia and which affected, in various ways, post-colonial political development in the region. Subseque nt chapters examine the growth strategies pursued by high-perform ing economies of East Asia and the implications of rapid growth f or democratization and civil society. The final chapter explores the place of these economies in a rapidly changing regional and i nternational order. While Jones gives due attention to the remar kable 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 accoun t of political and economic development in Pacific Asia which wil l be invaluable for students and scholars alike. About the Auth or David Martin Jones is a political scientist, writer and comme ntator based in the UK and Australia. His research tackles thorny questions of statecraft, conscience and threat. </div From the Inside Flap This book provides a clear and accessible account of political and economic development in Pacific Asia. Adopting a co mparative 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, Indonesi a, Thailand and Malaysia. Political Development in Pacific Asia begins by examining the traditional forms of political culture w hich prevailed in Pacific Asia and which affected, in various way s, 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 for democratization and civil society. The final chapter explores the place of these economies in a rapidly changing regional and inte rnational order. While Jones gives due attention to the remarkab le achievements of the high-performing economies of East Asia, he also addresses the social and political costs of this rapid, sta te-managed growth. The result is a balanced and nuanced account o f political and economic development in Pacific Asia which will b e invaluable for students and scholars alike. From the Back Cov er 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 'Eas t Asian Miracle' which has transformed the economies and societie s of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thaila nd and Malaysia. Political Development in Pacific Asia begins b y examining the traditional forms of political culture which prev ailed in Pacific Asia and which affected, in various ways, post-c olonial political development in the region. Subsequent chapters examine the growth strategies pursued by high-performing economie s of East Asia and the implications of rapid growth for democrati zation and civil society. The final chapter explores the place of these economies in a rapidly changing regional and international order. While Jones gives due attention to the remarkable achiev ements of the high-performing economies of East Asia, he also add resses the social and political costs of this rapid, state-manage d growth. The result is a balanced and nuanced account of politic al and economic development in Pacific Asia which will be invalua ble for students and scholars alike. About the Author David Ma rtin Jones is a political scientist, writer and commentator based in the UK and Australia. His research tackles thorny questions o f statecraft, conscience and threat. </div From the Back Cover T his 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 As ian Miracle' which has transformed the economies and societies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand a nd Malaysia. Political Development in Pacific Asia begins by ex amining the traditional forms of political culture which prevaile d in Pacific Asia and which affected, in various ways, post-colon ial political development in the region. Subsequent chapters exam ine the growth strategies pursued by high-performing economies of East Asia and the implications of rapid growth for democratizati on and civil society. The final chapter explores the place of the se economies in a rapidly changing regional and international ord er. While Jones gives due attention to the remarkable achievemen ts of the high-performing economies of East Asia, he also address es the social and political costs of this rapid, state-managed gr owth. The result is a balanced and nuanced account of political a nd economic development in Pacific Asia which will be invaluable for students and scholars alike. About the Author David Martin Jones is a political scientist, writer and commentator based in the UK and Australia. His research tackles thorny questions of st atecraft, conscience and threat. </div About the Author David M artin Jones is a political scientist, writer and commentator base d in the UK and Australia. His research tackles thorny questions of statecraft, conscience and threat. </div ., Polity, 1997, 2.5, Cambridge University Press, 2004. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0521830737, Cambridge University Press, 2004, 0<