Guides to economic and political developments in Asia
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Guides to economic and political developments in Asia
Routledge, 2006-
- 1: North Korea
- 2: Vietnam
- 3: China
- 4: Mongolia
- 5: Contemporary North Korea
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A guide to economic and political developments
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Description and Table of Contents
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1: North Korea ISBN 9780415343244
Description
There is much intense interest in North Korea at present. This partly arises from questions about Korea's nuclear capability and intentions, and about the extent to which North Korea may be viewed as 'a rogue state' or part of 'the axis of evil'. In addition, however, North Korea has recently begun experimenting with reforms along Chinese lines. The vigour with which these will be pursued, and related questions about the degree of engagement, or otherwise, with South Korea are also important issues. This book provides full details of economic and political developments in North Korea since 1989 when the communist world began to change irrevocably.
Table of Contents
1. An Overview of Political and Economic Developments 2. Historical, Political and Demographic Aspects 3. The Economy. Appendix 1: The Soviet (Stalinist) Economic System. Appendix 2: General Issues in the Transition from Command to Market Economies
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3: China ISBN 9780415382236
Description
There is currently widespread interest in the Chinese economy, due to its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and the world economy. At the same time, there are concerns about China's political system, China's human rights record and the degree to which reform - the development of 'socialism with Chinese characteristics' - represent real liberalization.
Providing an overview of earlier events in order to set the context in which economic and political development have taken place, the book traces economic and political growth in China from the early 1990s to the present. Covering Hong Kong, Macao, Tibet and Taiwan, the book discusses China's relations, including international trade with its neighbours and with the international community more widely. Other key topics covered include the growth of the market, the reform of state owned enterprises, human rights and SARS.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Politics China and Taiwan. The Regaining of Sovereignty over Hong Kong on 1 July 1997 and Macao on 20 December 1999. Tibet. Uighurs. Human Rights. SARS. Bird Flu. AIDS. Pig Disease. Direct Elections at the Local Level. A Chronology of Political Developments, Congresses and Central Committee Sessions since March 1993 Part 2: The Economy Introduction. Agriculture. The Market Gradually Replacing Central Planning. The Reform of State Industrial Enterprises: The `Open-Door' Policy. Economic Performance
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2: Vietnam ISBN 9780415392143
Description
Winning the Vietnam War proved easier than winning the peace. Since 1975, the reunited country has faced the problem of how a poorer, planned economy in which state ownership and control could successfully absorb a more advanced, capitalist economy. In addition, the collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War heralded a new age in Vietnam's internal and external relations.
Vietnam traces developments since the end of the Vietnam War, including recent economic reforms, the politics of the Communist Party, and the re-establishment of relations with the United States. It gives a comprehensive and informative overview of the current political and economic situation in Vietnam today.
Table of Contents
Political Developments. Political Background. A Chronology of Political Developments. The Vietnam War (The Human Toll). Vietnam's Armed Forces. Communist Party Membership. The Boat People. Ethnic Minorities. Religion. Demography. AIDS. SARS. Bird Flu. Economic Developments. Economic Background. The Economic System Prior to and After 1989. Financial and Exchange Rate Policy. The State Sector. The Non-State, Non-Agricultural Sector. The 'Equitization' Program. Further Aspects of Privatization. Foreign Trade. The Asian Financial Crisis. Foreign Debt and Aid. Foreign Direct Investment. Agriculture. Economic Performance
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4: Mongolia ISBN 9780415425452
Description
With Mongolia fast becoming a significant exporter of minerals and raw materials, this book provides a full account of political and economic events in this important country. It focuses on the period since the establishment of the Soviet-backed Mongolian People's Republic in 1924 and the transition towards a democratic free market system since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Covering key topics in Mongolia's recent development, the book looks at:
economic and political reform process
the role of the private sector
foreign aid
trade and investment
the attempts to tackle pressing issues such as growth, inflation, unemployment, poverty, problems of climate and weather, and pollution.
This book is an important resource for anyone seeking to understand this fascinating country's affairs.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Summary 1. Political Developments 2. Economic Developments. Appendix 1: The Soviet (Stalinist) Economic System. Appendix 2: General Issues in the Transition from Command to Market Economies. Appendix 3: Bird Flu
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5: Contemporary North Korea ISBN 9780415478670
Description
This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in North Korea since late 2005, continuing the overview of developments which were covered in the author's North Korea: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments (Routledge 2006). Key topics covered include: the succession; family visits; human rights; nuclear capability and intentions; recent initiatives in international relations, and relations with the United States; and adverse economic and social conditions.
Overall, the book demonstrates the degree to which North Korea's international position is changing. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current political and economic situation in North Korea today, and is an important resource for all those interested in this country's recent development.
Table of Contents
- Introduction and key events Historical background Part I: Politics 1. The succession and other family matters. 2. Human rights. 3. Family exchanges and visits between North and South Korea. 4. North and South Korea: political prisoners, kidnappings and refugees. 5. Military aspects
- size of the armed forces and number of nuclear weapons. 6. The George W. Bush administration. 7. US defectors. 8. Ethnic Koreans in Japan. 9. South Korea: key dates. 10. A chronology of political developments since 16 November 2005. Part II: The Economy 11. Economic reform. 12. Private economic activity. 13. Trade. 14. Aid. 15. Foreign direct investment (FDI). 16. Chinese investment in North Korea. 17. The cost of reunification. 18. Economic performance.
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