Driven by Growth: Political Change in the Asia-Pacific Region (Studies of the East Asian Institute)

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of the highly regarded 1993 book "Driven by Growth", this work presents the political-economic evolution of the Asia-Pacific countries, with overviews of the impact of economic development on political change. This new edition now includes chapters on Burma and Vietnam. New authors have been added and all the original chapters have been revised. Introduction: The Varieties Of Asia-pacific Experience / Shinichi Ichimura And James W. Morley -- Burma/myanmar: Under The Military / David I. Steinberg -- Vietnam: Sectors, Classes, And The Transformation Of A Leninist State / Thaveeporn Vasavakul -- China: Growth Without Political Liberalization / Thomas P. Bernstein -- Indonesia: Economic Growth And Depoliticization / Jamie Mackie -- The Philippines: Still An Exceptional Case? / Jamie Mackie And Bernardo Villegas -- Thailand: Democracy Under Siege / Suchit Bunbongkarn -- Malaysia: In An Uncertain Mode / Zakaria Haji Ahmad And Sharifah Munirah Alatas -- South Korea: Economic Management And Democratization / Sung-joo Han And Oknim Chung -- Taiwan: A Long Decade Of Democratic Transition / Tun-jen Cheng And Chia-lung Lin -- Singapore: Rich State, Illiberal Regime / Lam Peng Er -- Japan: Democracy With Growth And Equity / Ikuo Kabashima And Terry Macdougall -- The Dynamics Of Political Change / Harold Crouch And James W. Morley -- A Brief Note On The Financial Crisis Of 1997-98 / Harold Crouch And James W. Morley. James W. Morley, Editor. An East Gate Book. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 357-384) And Index. Discusses the impact of economic growth on political change in the region and in 11 States from the date of their foundation (or similar significant date) up to 1998 This edition adds chapters on Burma and Vietnam, and updated material throughout reflects the current economic crisis in the region.