The New Asia in Global Perspective [Hardcover]

The remarkable economic growth of Asia has been the defining feature of the second half of this century. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the scientific, technological and economic factors which 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 new challenges of the next millennium.Preface PART 1: INTRODUCTION The Emergence of New Asia and its Historical Significance The Motive Power for World Economic Integration PART 2: INDIVIDUAL COUNTRIES Japan: The Fuse for Asian Economic Development South Korea: The Tragedy of Partition and the Response China Taiwan Singapore Overseas Chinese, the Catalyst for the Chinese Economic Sphere New Member of New Asia India: Another Asian Giant ASEAN: Catalyst for New Asia Conclusion IndexMYUNG-GUN CHOO is Chairman of the Board at Sejong University, Seoul, Korea. He has published widely in economic theory, international economics and the history of economic thought. He was previously Dean of the School of Business Administration at Sejong University and has served as a policy adviser to the Ministry of Finance.