The Politics of Development: Perspectives on Twentieth-century Asia: 0000 (Edwin O. Reischauer Lectures) - Hardcover

Political scientist Robert Scalapino traces the evolution of Asian countries in the 20th century, seeking to determine the precise mix of culture, experience, scale, timing, leadership and policy that shapes individual developing nations. Blending discussions of political, cultural and economic events, Scalapino provides scenarios for the future that give grounds for hope but also underscore the dangerous potential for racial conflict and religious fanaticism. General readers as well as students of Asia will find this book of interest and use.