East Asian Democratization: Impact of Globalization, Culture, and Economy
- ISBN-10
- 0275964469
- ISBN-13
- 9780275964467
- Category
- Political Science / International Relations / General
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Author
- Robert W. Compton
Description
What is the future of Asian democracy? The Asian Crisis and ongoing globalization suggest that traditional governance is increasingly questioned. Compton explores Asian politics through a cultural lens, and he tests an Asian political development model through quantitative analysis and comparative case studies of Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.
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