Asian Development: An Introduction to Economic, Social and Political Change in Asia - Softcover

Tan, Gerald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812101632 ISBN 13: 9789812101631

Publisher: Times Academic Press,Singapore, 2000

Synopsis

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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Synopsis

Since the Second World War, many countries in South, Southeast and East Asia have achieved rapid economic growth, and transformed their economies from subsistence economies, to exporters of primary products, and more recently, to world centres of manufactured exports. This process has seen rising average incomes and standards of living. Important social and political changes have also taken place as a consequence of these developments. This book is an introductory account of the major trends in the economic, social and political development of Asian countries in the second half of the 20th century. Asian Development also discusses the impact of colonization, the major changes in economic structure and growth, the shift from agriculture to industry, the rise of export-oriented industrialization, the impact of globalisation, and the outbreak of the Asian currency crisis. It analyses the major social changes that have occurred, including demographic changes, rising educational attainments, and the changing role of women in Asian societies.The major political developments in Asian countries, are also examined, especially the rise of authoritarian governments, the role of political dissidents, and the trend towards democracy.

About the Author

Gerald Tan is currently Associate Professor, Department of Asian Studies and Languages at Flinders University, Adelaide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Times Academic Press,Singapore
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812101632
• ISBN 13: 9789812101631
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240