Overview
One aspect that overwhelmingly defines the second half of the 20th century is the remarkable economic growth of Asia. This book offers a comprehensive view of the various factors—scientific, technological, and economic—that enabled the region to make a brilliant comeback after centuries of oppression. The past is often a mirror into the future. By exploring these factors from a historical perspective, the book attempts to look into the future and predict what the twenty-first century and the new millennium will bring.
Synopsis
Offers a comprehensive view of the various factors -- scientific, technological, and economic -- that enabled Asia to make a brilliant comeback after centuries of oppression.
Booknews
Offers a comprehensive overview of scientific, technological, and economic factors that enabled Asia to make such a strong comeback after centuries of oppression. This historical survey offers useful lessons for the future, and guides predictions on how Asia might face up to the challenges of the century. Early chapters discuss the emergence of New Asia and its historical significance, and examine the motive power for world economic integration. Later chapters examine the situation in specific countries. The author is chairman of the board at Sejong University, Korea. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)