Socio-Economic Correlates of Mortality in Japan and ASEAN

This book addresses the need to better understand the regional patterns and process of mortality changes. Researchers from Japan and 5 ASEAN countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore) studied regional mortality differentials mostly through areal-level analysis, with the exception of Singapore, examined on a time-series analysis due to its smaller size. This study looks at the relationship between community-level access to medical personnel and facilities. It provides interesting material for comparisons which could shed light on social transformation and mortality decline within the Asian context as compared to the historical experience of Western developed countries.

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

CONTENTS NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES 1. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF MORTALITY IN JAPAN AND ASEAN II. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF MORTALITY IN JAPAN III. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF MORTALITY IN INDONESIA IV. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF MORTALITY IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA V. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF MORTALITY IN THE PHILIPPINES VI. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF MORTALITY IN SINGAPORE VII. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CORRELATES OF MORTALITY IN THAILAND