Asia's Miracle Economies / Edition 2

by Jon Woronoff

Overview

An expanded and updated edition of Woronoff's 1986 study of Asia's emerging economic giants, this book looks back at what has happened in the intervening years, especially as regards the "discovery" of this phenomenon in the Western media and the overreactive hype that has accompanied it. As the author puts it: "My purpose is to show how these countries, which hitherto has been quite unremarkable, began to develop vigorously. What policies and strategies they used. What they did right and, even more importantly, what they did wrong."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780873328845
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/28/1992
Edition description:	2nd ed
Pages:	414
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

One: The Places; 1: Japan's Two “Miracles”; 2: Taiwan, Industrial Island; 3: Korea, Man-Made Miracle; 4: Singapore, Capitalist Haven; 5: Hong Kong, Capitalist Paradise; Two: The Policies; 6: Where There's A Will . . .; 7: Diverse Faces of Capitalism; 8: Conjuring Up Industries; 9: Upgrading Exports; 10: Downgrading Imports; 11: Technological Leapfrogging; 12: Age of Neo-Development; Three: The Prospects; 13: New Challenges; 14: Allies or Rivals?; 15: Asian Spillover; 16: East Confronts West; Epilogue: Keeping The “Miracle” Alive

Editorial Reviews

In this new edition (date of first edition not stated) of his study of Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, Woronoff addresses new issues, such as overly enthusiastic praise of the economies by outside observers. Miracle remains in quotes as the author shows in practical terms just what has happened. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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