Asian Development: An Introduction to Economic, Social and Political Change in Asia / Edition 2

by Gerald Tan

Overview

Tan (Asian studies and languages, Flinders U., Australia) introduces the major trends that have taken place in the economic, social, and political development of Asian countries since WWII. Aimed at the general reader, the text discusses such topics as the legacy of colonialism, the education and employment of women, and the rise of authoritarian states. The volume was first published in 2000 under the imprint Times Academic Press. Distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789812102478
Publisher:	Eastern Universities Press
Publication date:	08/28/2003
Series:	Economics and Policy Studies
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	229
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 8.88(h) x 0.53(d)

Table of Contents

	List of Tables	viii
	List of Figures	ix
	Preface	x
Chapter 1	Introduction	1
Chapter 2	The Colonial Heritage	7
	Introduction
	Japanese Colonialism
	British Colonialism
	Dutch Colonialism
	French Colonialism
	Spanish and Portuguese Colonialism
	Conclusion
Chapter 3	Changes in Economic Structure	23
	Introduction
	From Agriculture to Industry
	From Import-substitution to Export-oriented Industrialisation
	The Newly Industrialising Countries of Asia
	The ASEAN Countries
	China, Indochina and South Asia
	Conclusion
Chapter 4	Economic Growth and Development	51
	Introduction
	From Economic Stagnation to Rapid Economic Growth
	The Asian NICs, 1960-85
	China, 1978 - 1996
	ASEAN, 1985-97
	The East Asian Miracle
	The Growth of Exports
	Economic and Social Development
	The Costs of Rapid Economic Growth
	Conclusion
Chapter 5	Links to the Global Economy	83
	Introduction
	Asia in the World Economy
	The Dominance of the USA, EU, Japan and China
	The Risks of Globalisation
	The Asian Currency Crisis
	Conclusion
Chapter 6	Demographic Trends	107
	Introduction
	Declining Fertility
	Family Planning Programmes
	Coercive and Non-coercive Population Policies
	From Labour Surpluses to Labour Shortages
	Ageing in Asian Societies
	Conclusion
Chapter 7	Education	123
	Introduction
	Education and Development
	The Expansion of Education
	Education Attainments
	The Quality of Education
	Education and Fertility
	Conclusion
Chapter 8	The Role of Women	137
	Introduction
	The Education of Women
	The Employment of Women
	Women in Asian Societies
	From Extended to Nuclear Families
	The Weakening of the Family Unit
	Marriage and Divorce in Asian Societies
	Conclusion
Chapter 9	The Post-Colonial Era	159
	Introduction
	The Struggle for Independence and the Rise of Communist Regimes
	Indochina
	Communist Insurgencies
	Conclusion
Chapter 10	The Rise of Authoritarian States	177
	Introduction
	Authoritarian States in Asia
	Authoritarian States and Economic Development
	Conclusion
Chapter 11	The Paths Towards Democracy	191
	Introduction
	The Role of Education
	Capitalism and Democracy
	Globalisation
	Political Dissidence
	The Emergence of Democratic Governments
	Conclusion
Chapter 12	Conclusion	205
	Bibliography	208
	Index	213

Editorial Reviews

Tan (Asian studies and languages, Flinders U., Adelaide) introduces general readers to the major trends during the second half of the 20th century. He discusses the impact of colonization, the transition from agriculture to industry, globalization, the currency crisis, demographic changes, rising educational levels, changing roles of women, the role of political dissidents, and other topics. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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