Politics of Development: Perspectives on Twentieth-Century Asia

by Robert A. Scalapino

Book Overview

The renowned political scientist Robert Scalapino traces the evolution of Asian countries in our century, seeking to determine the precise mix of culture, experience, scale, timing, leadership, and policy that shapes individual developing nations. Blending discussions of political, cultural, and economic events, Scalapino provides scenarios for the future that give grounds for hope but that also underscore the dangerous potential for racial conflict...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674687582
• ISBN13: 9780674687585
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"