Democratic Development in East Asia

Zusatztext 'There is a lot to like in this volume. Her summaries of the events which preceded democratisation and her accounts of the turning points are concise, reliable and not easily found elsewhere in the English language literature.' - Asian Affairs Klappentext "Democratic Development in East Asia" explores an important but neglected topic in the literature on democratization in East Asia: the international dimension of democratization. It presents a coherent and comprehensive analysis of the impact of external political! economic and cultural factors on China! South Korea and Taiwan's political development since World War II. The author analyzes the circumstances under which the international context affects domestic actors' choice of political institutions and actions and concentrates on a selection of key international structures and actors that make up this complex picture. Shelley also examines the international political economy! aspects of the United Nations system! diffuse cultural factors and processes! democracy movements! and a number of international non-government organizations. Zusammenfassung This book presents a coherent and comprehensive analysis of the international dimension of democratization in East Asia.

Product details

• Authors: Shelley, Becky Shelley, Shelley Becky
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.01.2005
• EAN: 9780415342506
• ISBN: 978-0-415-34250-6
• No. of pages: 220
• Series: Politics in Asia; Politics in Asia
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Asia, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Asia / China, Politics & government, Politics and government, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General