Asian Development: An Introduction to Economic, Social and Political Change in Asia

Tan (Asian studies and languages, Flinders U., Australia) introduces the major trends that have taken place in the economic, social, and political development of Asian countries since WWII. Aimed at the general reader, the text discusses such topics as the legacy of colonialism, the education and employment of women, and the rise of authoritarian states. The volume was first published in 2000 under the imprint Times Academic Press. Distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR