The Mechanics of Modernity in Europe and

Informationen zum Autor Erik Ringmar is in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics Klappentext Why, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth, while others stagnated? This text looks at the kind of institutions that are required in order for change to take place, and Ringmar concludes that for sustained development to be possible, change must be institutionalized. Taking a global view, Ringmar investigates the implications of his conclusion on issues facing the developing world today. Zusammenfassung This book provides a new answer to the old question of the 'rise of the west': why did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth while others stagnated? Taking a global view, Ringmar investigates the implications of his conclusions on issues facing the developing world today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements, PART I The logic, PART II Reflection, PART III Entrepreneurship, PART IV Pluralism, PART V European paths to modernity, PART VI China, PART VII Reform and revolution in Japan and China, PART VIII The future of modern society, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Product details

• Authors: Erik Ringmar, Ringmar Erik
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2009
• EAN: 9780415547703
• ISBN: 978-0-415-54770-3
• Series: Routledge Explorations in Economic History
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; History, Business & Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Theory, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, Economic history, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / Economics & Trade