This book looks at the momentous changes in Asia in the recent past and what this implies for Japan which seems to have lost more than a decade. The resurgence around Japan creates the image of a floundering Japan amidst a dynamic Asia. Looking at the economic, historical, political, social and strategic issues, the book strives for a better appreciation of the facets of the complex reality which is at variance with the general perceptions. It points out ...
This volume breaks new ground by investigating the varying paths of development in India and East Asian region and exploring how these countries could benefit from each others experiences. Scholars from major universities in India, China, Japan and Korea analyze and compare the economic, political, social, cultural aspects of development in India and East Asia with focus on the role of education in economic development, political and social transformation; the ...