The New Asia in Global Perspective
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: January 15, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9780312221720
Subjects: Contemporary Economic Situations And Conditions; History; Business / Economics / Finance; History: World; Asia - General; International - Economics; Business & Economics / Economics / International; History-Asia - General; Political Science / Economic Conditions; Political Science-Economic Conditions; 1945-; Asia; Economic Conditions; Economic integration; Economic policy
Description: "The remarkable economic growth of Asia has been the defining feature of the second half of the twentieth century. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the scientific, technological and economic factors that enabled Asia to make such a strong comeback after centuries of oppression. This historical survey offers useful lessons for the future, and guides predictions for how Asia might face up to the challenges of the new millennium."--BOOK JACKET.