The Dawn of the Pacific Century

This book is a bold affirmation of the Asian "miracle" of development, an explanation of the reasons for its success, & a review of its implications. As McCord reminds us, understanding why & how these nations have propelled themselves so far, so fast, is a key to anticipating the destiny of much of the rest of the world. This book convincingly makes the case for a genuinely Asian model of development - one that must be understood on its own terms, without reference to either Adam Smith or Karl Marx. Engagingly written, displaying a commanding knowledge of a broad range of literature, & informed by deep personal experience in Asia & other parts of the world, THE DAWN OF THE PACIFIC CENTURY challenges conventional thinking. Those general readers who wish to learn from & understand the Asian challenge will find this book a good beginning.